Student Worker - Lariat Photo Editor

Description

Job Title: Lariat Photo Editor AY26

Job Classification: Marketing and Communications, Student

Department: Student Publications

Hiring Manager: Terri Evans

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Work Schedule:20 hours per week

Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Spring

Pay Rate: $9 per hour + $4000 scholarship

Job Description:

The photo editor is responsible for leading the photo staff in providing quality photojournalism for The Lariat. He or she will manage assignments and scheduling for the photographers. The photo editor must be highly organized and excel in communications, as he or she will work closely with the news editor, sports editor, A&L editor and social media editor to supply visual content for The Lariat. The photo editor will ensure photographers are shooting wild art, news and sports photos, video and photo stories. He or she must have demonstrated proficiency in photography and Photoshop/Lightroom and strong leadership skills. The photo editor will train the photo staff in technique and software. He or she must possess a sense of urgency and be able to quickly organize coverage for breaking news.

DUTIES

Communicates daily with section editors regarding coverage

Manages photographer schedules

Ensures all photo and video assignments are completed by deadline

Photographs daily wild art as well as assignments

Is responsible for one audio slideshow per semester

Compiles photo slideshows for Facebook and baylorlariat.com

Ensures photos from weekend coverage are posted online immediately

Creates infographics as necessary

Writes thorough and compelling cutlines for all photos

Creates weekly low-res slideshow for Waco city channel

Enforces goals and deadlines

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

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