Job Information
Missouri State University Posting Details in Springfield, Missouri
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title Staff Photographer
Work Location Springfield Campus
Department Creative Services
HR Home Department 096102 CREATIVE SERVICES
Pay Grade 42
Proposed Salary $45,000 – $48,256/annual
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
General Function
The Staff Photographer is responsible for capturing campus life at Missouri State University while ensuring that photos align with the institution’s brand and marketing goals, as well as editing, organizing and adding metadata to prepare photos for use by the campus community.
Description of Primary Duties
Uses originality, talent, and imagination to produce the desired photographic results of clients by consulting with individuals making photographic requests, determining needs and conceptualizing desired results. Uses appropriate lighting as needed to produce quality imagery.
Creates photographs of a variety of events, including sporting events, faculty and staff, campus and landscapes scenes, campus activities, art objects, buildings, individuals, groups and other items deemed necessary to the University.
Provides edited images with appropriate metadata and archives digital images in the University digital archive system.
Assists a producer/director in video production as a camera operator, audio technician or lighting assistant. Helps make artistic decisions regarding elements such as appropriate lighting, shooting angle, framing and placement, type of audio required, locations used and use of movement and/or interviews.
Ensures the operational condition of departmental equipment and technology by testing, performing repairs and performing setups and preventive maintenance as appropriate and oversees the security, operation and maintenance of equipment utilized in shooting and editing.
Maintains Creative Services online digital archive and manages client image requests.
Assists the Assistant Director of Creative Services – Photography in developing an effective staff of student employees by training students in departmental procedures.
Tests, incorporates, and maintains new technology and processes to make the Office of Creative Services more efficient.
Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the Director of Creative Services.
Contributes to the overall success of the Division of Marketing and Communications by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Creative Services.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A bachelor’s degree is required. A bachelor’s degree with emphasis in photography, art or related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirement.
Experience: At least 18 months of professional photography experience or two years of a part-time position in a similar professional setting is required. Work experience with professional image editing software and workflow is required Experience with unmanned aerial photography is preferred. Experience working in a team-oriented environment is preferred. Experience utilizing a digital photo archive, using metadata standards and workflow is preferred. Work experience in higher education is preferred. Experience in sports photography is preferred. Experience using studio lighting equipment is preferred.
Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. The skill level demonstrated must be that of an experienced photographer, which will be determined by a review of a digital portfolio demonstrating abilities in composition, lighting, creativity and style. A portfolio including a wide range of images, such as sports photography, portraiture, editorial and photojournalistic styles is preferred. Knowledge of Part 107 sUAS procedures and use of drone technology for visual imagery is preferred. Experience with photo asset systems such as Photoshelter is preferred.
Effort: This position operates and transports cameras, video and sound equipment weighing up to fifty pounds to locations on and off-campus.
Other: The scope of the job frequently requires attendance at evening and/or weekend activities, plus occasional travel to workshops, tournaments and seminars.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1731-Photographer-Digital-Photo-Systems-Coordinator.htm
Open Date 04/14/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
The first date of consideration is May 5, 2026 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Please attach a link to an online portfolio. The portfolio should include a wide range of images, such as sports photography, portraiture, editorial and photojournalistic styles, demonstrating abilities in composition, lighting, creativity and style.
Official transcripts required at time of hire.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number 20260095FTS
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/85987
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- How did you hear about this vacancy?
Indeed
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Google
Employee Referral
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HigherEdJobs.com
Personal Contacts / Networking
Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.)
Other
- Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.
(Open Ended Question)
- Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee?
Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee.
No, I am not currently employed by the University.
No, I am a current per course faculty member.
No, I am a current part-time staff University employee.
No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant.
No, I am a current student University employee.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts - 1
Online Portfolio
Optional Documents
Other Documents -1
Certificate/License-1