Photography Administrator

About the Role:

Boston University's in-house creative agency seeks a highly skilled Photography Administrator to support the Associate Creative Director, Photography with the daily operational, logistical, and administrative functions of the Creative Services Photography department. The ideal candidate will propel photo projects forward using project management and communication skills, collaborating with a team of print and web designers, account executives, and project managers to ensure the successful integration of photography within Creative Services projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define timelines, plan, and track project deadlines.
• Identify scheduling issues and negotiate solutions.
• Review and curate images, making creative judgments that are appropriate for each specific use and audience.
• Act as the primary contact for photography-only requests and collaborate with the Account Executive team as needed to meet client needs.
• Manage the digital and physical photography archives and oversee student interns.

Requirements:

• B.S./B.A. preferred.
• Three to five years of experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks with conflicting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
• Attention to detail, efficiency, and excellent follow-through skills.
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience with photography, including scanning and archiving, editing, processing, and image organization.
• Thorough understanding of the photography process from planning shoots to final delivery of imagery required.

About Boston University Marketing & Communications:

We're a fun-loving yet dedicated group that gets excited and inspired by all the cool stuff happening in the labs and classrooms across the University. National awards line our walls, but that's not what drives us. We're simply motivated by telling the best story we can for our clients. Our creative standards are as high as any top-tier agency, yet we take the work-life balance seriously. Visit our site to learn more about us: https://www.bu.edu/marcom

This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment. We want you to grow, not burn out. Boston University offers a generous benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, tuition remission, paid time off, and so much more Marketing & Communications at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive.

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