Athletic Communications Photography Work Study

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study.  If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@union.edu.

The Athletic Communications Department and its student workers promote Union College student-athletes through our website and wide-ranging media relations efforts. This position offers students the opportunity to enhance their photography skills through head shots, posed shots, and action shots taken at athletics events throughout the year, for use on the athletics website, social media, and to local media outlets on request.

Department: Athletics

Location: Alumni Gym/Sports Events

Supervisor: Steve Sheridan

Work Available: Days, Nights, Weekends

Rate of Pay: $9.70/hr

Below are some of the responsibilities taken on by students in this position.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

• Take quality action photos of Union teams during games using the department’s Nikon photography equipment (including 70-200mm and 200-500mm lenses)

• Assist with photo shoots for team head shots and posed shots

• Use Adobe Creative Suite to color correct, label and sort photos for distribution and use on the Athletics website

• Additional duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of photography is preferred

• Professionalism and positive attitude

• Ability to work nights and weekends

• Attention to detail

Location: Schenectady, NY

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