Photographer

Job Title

Photographer

Agency

Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Department

Communications Division (Graphic Design)

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who are we?

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 75 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.

The TTI Communications team, composed of 30 skilled professionals, offers a wide range of services to support researchers, project proposals, campaigns, and active research initiatives. We specialize in creating high-quality marketing and technical deliverables, including websites, brochures, guidebooks, manuals, interactive presentations, videos, and social media content or campaigns. Our team is organized into specialized service areas to meet a wide range of project needs:

• Creative Services – Graphic Design, Photography, Video Shooting and Production

• Communications Content – Writing and Editing, Social Media and Public Relations

• Website Design and Development

• Library Services

• Business Services – print shop

Our Mission and Vision

Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society.

Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.

Our Work Environment

Entrepreneurial culture

Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty

Ability to work with nationally recognized experts

Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals

Premier office and research facilities and equipment

Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground

Outstanding research support services

Hybrid work environment/telecommuting

Flexible work hours

Family friendly

High staff retention rates

Leadership development and wellness programs

Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)

Our Employee Benefits

TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs.

https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/

What you need to know

• This position has the flexibility of a hybrid remote option with two days in the TTI Headquarters building at RELLIS campus in Bryan, TX. This can be discussed further during the interview process.

• The salary range for position is commensurate. Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.

Job Summary:

The individual selected for this position will serve as the primary photographer for TTI Photographer, producing the majority of photographic content used on the TTI website, in marketing materials, and across interactive media platforms. This role also involves collaborating with the TTI Communications video team by capturing still images during video shoots and providing on-site support as needed. Additionally, the photographer will offer specialized photographic services to TTI researchers, including artistic, studio and scientific photography. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory job performance.

Essential Duties:

PHOTOGRAPHY: Plan and coordinate photo shoots, including location scouting, determining need for lighting, background and equipment necessary. Work with graphic designers and creative director to develop concepts for photos used in a variety of print and electronic media. Photo assignments may include special event coverage, documentation of research, lab sessions, conferences, studio portraits, and still life compositions. 50%

ARCHIVE AND MAINTAIN PHOTO DATABASE: Properly archive and document photos obtained from photo shoot assignments. This includes downloading digital images to personal computer and/or external hard drives, transferring files to the TTI Photoshelter photo database, documenting details from shoot, assigning keywords, and applying any necessary digital adjustments in Adobe Photoshop. Respond to client requests for file retrieval and photo searches. 25%

PROJECT COORDINATION: Manage workflow. Manage scheduling. Provide supervisors with regular progress reports. Entering work orders and tracking time in a billable system 10%

EXTERNAL SHOOTS: Conduct shoots for other system clients as requested 5%

VIDEOGRAPHY: Provide back-up to video staff as needed. 5%

Other duties as assigned. 5%

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• 2 years related work experience in commercial, news, or industrial photography.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Required: Must have strong organizational skills, effective oral communication and writing skills and have a positive public relations attitude. Must be willing to assume additional responsibilities as needed. Must be punctual, reliable, attentive to detail, and committed to excellence.

• Must be able to work well with others and work independently in the absence of specific instructions. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Communicate with a wide variety of people face to face and over the phone.

• 5-10 years experience in photography of multiple scenarios in various situations such as portraits, formal events, technical labs, and social media.

• Video shooting and editing skills

• Marketing and communications strategy experience

• Additional experience as an independent photographer or supervisor.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform common office functions.

• Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.

• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

• Ability to travel for assignments

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.