Photographer & Videographer

Position summary:

The Photographer & Videographer is responsible for producing high-quality, professional photography and visual media that supports Kilgore College’s marketing, communications, recruitment, and institutional initiatives. The role requires a highly skilled and experienced photographer with a demonstrated ability to execute on-location, studio, portrait, and sports photography at a professional level.
This position works closely with students, faculty, staff, and external partners to visually tell the story of the college through compelling imagery and creative content. The position also assists with videography, video editing, and limited graphic design projects as needed. Evening and weekend work is required.

Position responsibilities:

• Capture professional-grade photography for marketing, athletics, events, academics, and institutional use
• Execute on-location photography including campus events, athletics, ceremonies, and community outreach
• Conduct studio photography sessions including portraits, headshots, and promotional imagery
• Produce high-quality sports photography, including fast-action coverage in live game environments
• Quickly edit, retouch, and deliver publication-ready images using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge)
• Maintain and organize a comprehensive digital asset library with proper file management and metadata
• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team to develop and execute visual storytelling strategies
• Ensure brand consistency and professional standards across all visual content
• Assist with videography projects including filming, editing, and post-production
• Produce video content for social media, web, and promotional campaigns
• Provide limited graphic design support for digital and print materials
• Coordinate and schedule photography sessions across multiple departments
• Work effectively and professionally with students, faculty, staff, and external clients during shoots
• Maintain and manage photography equipment, lighting, and studio resources
• Stay current with industry trends, techniques, and emerging technologies
• Supervise and mentor 2–3 scholarship student interns each semester, including assigning projects, providing training, reviewing work, and ensuring professional standards are met
• Coordinate intern schedules and workflow to support departmental needs and project timelines
• Meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Work evenings and weekends as required to support college events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Position Requirements:

• Associate degree in Photography, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or a related field required
• A professional portfolio is required and must demonstrate high-level competency in on-location, studio, portrait, and sports photography
• Minimum of two years of professional photography experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Lightroom required; additionally, Premiere Pro and Illustrator preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with professional camera systems, lenses, lighting equipment, and studio setups
• Proven ability to consistently produce sharp, properly exposed, and compositionally strong images in a variety of environments
• Experience shooting in fast-paced, unpredictable environments such as live events or athletics
• Working knowledge of videography and video editing
• Basic graphic design skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, publication-ready work
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively train, supervise, and mentor student interns in a professional setting
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
• Must be able to work in a typical office and on-location environment, including advanced computer skills

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• 0 Full-Time Direct Reports 1-3 Part-Time Direct Reports

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office and classroom environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Safety:

• Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.
  
  

Benefits and Perks

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependents.
• Compensation for this 12-month position is $45,660.

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.