Sr. Photographer

Job Description

The University of South Florida (USF), a member of the American Athletic Conference, is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Photographer. The position will be housed in the athletics external services department, reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Creative \& Brand Strategy. The selected candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment to deliver creative photo assets for assigned sport teams, events and departmental needs. Position will oversee a pool of interns that they help cultivate to advance and maintain brand identity through original and creative content. Candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment to advance the brand of USF Athletics and the university.

Reporting to the Assistant VP / Creative \& Brand Strategy, the Sr. Photographer will plan, shoot, edit and tag all photography for the University’s Athletic Department to support the success of the University’s various NCAA Division 1 intercollegiate teams. This position involves leading a team of student interns, coordinating photo shoots, editing photos captured to create engaging content for various platforms such as social media, websites and archival processes. The position works closely with coaches, athletes, and other staff members throughout the athletic department to ensure that the photo content aligns with the department's branding and marketing goals. Additionally, the role will provide oversight of the internship program, inclusive of recruitment and training, while assisting with the organization of current equipment \& plan for future equipment needs, and staying up to date with industry trends and best practices in photography. May be required to work non-traditional work hours in the evenings and/or weekends, inclusive of travel, as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit engaging photo content for assigned games, events, recruits and departmental needs, adhering to brand guidelines to enhance the South Florida Athletics brand based upon institutional knowledge and/or industry standard knowledge.
• Work collaboratively with the Creative Project Manager on ensuring coverage for games and departmental needs, inclusive of freelance recommendations or scheduling while managing a budget for such requests.
• Lead and collaborate with other content creators, team personnel, communications \& social media staff to create and produce photo content concepts.
• Recruit, train and lead intern staff around photography best practices including photo metadata tagging, studio and action photography
• Plan, organize and execute yearly photo shoots specifically for marketing, promotion, broadcast, and in-stadium purposes, as needed, customizing for target audience and platform.
• Assist with tagging and metadata on images for organizational archival efforts.
• Special projects and assignments as business dictates.
• Performance of other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned or requested by your supervising administrator, department head or senior administrators.
• May be required to work non-traditional work hours in the evenings and/or weekends, inclusive of travel, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, communications, marketing, public relations, digital media or related field, with one to three years of experience in related positions. Strong familiarity with photography (action and studio) and photo editing, specifically the Adobe Creative Suite. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects effectively with tight deadlines. Previous experience working with photography, photo equipment \& editing software.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience working in college athletics or professional sports. Strong working knowledge and demonstrated experience with photography. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of Adobe and photo best practice software.
• Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310\.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News \& World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.