Job Title: Student Worker - Lariat Photographer-AY25

Job Classification: Marketing and Communications, Student

Department: Student Publications

Hiring Manager: Terri Evans

Contact: terri_evans@baylor.edu

Work Schedule: 8 - 16hrs per week

Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Ongoing

Pay Rate: $9.00

Job Description: 

Lariat photographers must understand news values and the difference between snapping pictures/recording video and being a visual journalist. They are journalists who report news in a visually compelling way and must possess a sense of urgency and be ready to cover breaking news with little notice. They must have an eye for composition and be proficient with DSLR cameras and Photoshop/Lightroom. Photographers are responsible for taking daily wild art in addition to regular assignments. They will produce one audio slideshow per semester.
Duties

• Shoots daily wild art and assignments
• Produces at least one photo story per semester
• Ensures photos from weekend coverage are posted online immediately
• Writes thorough and compelling cutlines for all photos
• Provide marketing and communications support to assigned area of responsibility  
• Assist with various projects, activities or tasks related to marketing and communications 
• Support marketing and communications strategies and perform duties accordingly 
• Exhibit a willingness to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively  
• Ability to comply with University policies  
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance 

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Castellaw Communications Center, FL02 - RM 217

Work Address: 201 Baylor Ave, Waco, TX 76706