Southern Methodist University

Not just a job…a CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

SMU is a private, comprehensive university offering undergraduate programs centered on the liberal arts and excellent graduate, professional and continuing education programs. The campus is nestled in a traditional residential neighborhood five miles north of downtown Dallas. SMU’s spacious park-like campus features red brick buildings of Collegiate Georgian architecture and beautiful fountains.

Job ID# 925
SMU Public Affairs / Integrated Marketing
NOTE: Salary commensurate with experience.

This position will support the University Photographer with photography for presentations, publications, websites, and other communications needs, including those in support of capital campaign initiatives and donor cultivations and recognition.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Shooting photography that would include events, headshots, and stock photography of campus locations, for use in presentations, publications, websites and other communication needs, including those in support of capital campaign initiatives and donor recognition
· Assisting the University Photographers on location and studio photography as needed to meet the needs of the university community
· Downloading and archiving files to deliver photos quickly to VP, media, News or web
· Assisting in maintaining digital library and resources in the photography department
· Scanning, editing and color correcting images

REQUIRED:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelors Degree preferred.
A minimum of one year work experience is required, preferably as a professional photographer or working with a professional photographer.

Candidate must demonstrate strong oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills. Must also possess strong organization skills. Candidates must have the ability to work autonomously, as well as work collaboratively with others and serve on team projects.

APPLY:
Please provide cover letter and samples of work for full consideration. Priority consideration will be given to submissions received by February 6, 2008. DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 19, 2008.

Please visit www.smu.edu/hr/recruit for full description and to apply.

· A. F. Payne Photographic/ Al Payne is interviewing for a full-time 1st assistant and Photoshop Tech.

· Start date: May 2008
· If you have not done so already, e-mail résumé (including the following to whitney@paynephotographic.com Plus the following:
o Your work history
o Photoshop experience
o Photoshop examples (before & after you worked on the files)
o Personal Information
o 1-2 paragraphs on why you would be interested in this position
· Skills and attributes necessary:
o Photoshop: strong working knowledge of Photoshop
o Good skills with computers and the internet
o Excellent color vision
o Smart, fast learner & willing to travel for some assignments
o 1st assistant: be experienced as photo assistant, (familiar with various formats of film cameras, digital 35mm, strobe and quartz lighting.)
o Willing to work hard and work long hours.
o Be physically strong enough to lift heavy equipment all day long.
o Be interested in and committed to excellence (especially in photography).
o Be a self-starter, motivated.
o Be willing to take on responsibility.
o Be organized.
o Willing to commit to a minimum of 3 years working with the company.
o Ability to work well with clients and staff.
o Ability to work long hours outside in the Arizona summers (as well as other climates).
o Willing to treat others with respect.
o Possess a sense of humor.
o Loyal and a team player.
· What you can expect from Payne Photographic:
o Pay: +/- $40,000/yr. (combined from salary, assisting day rates and commissions)
o Health insurance ($100/month toward the health insurance of your choice)
o 3 weeks paid vacation/yr.
o To be treated with respect and kindness
o Access to all the company’s equipment
o To have the opportunity to learn all the skills that 37 years of shooting commercial photography has taught Al.
o If you can’t laugh at yourself, don’t worry. We will.

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