UW-Milwaukee is recognized as one of the country’s top research universities. With more than 190 academic programs, UWM offers a world class education to more than 24,000 students from more than 90 countries. UW-Milwaukee partners with businesses throughout the region, conducting joint research and offering internships to students enrolled in its 14 schools and colleges. UWM’s 104-acre central campus is located on Milwaukee’s upper east side, one of the city’s most attractive residential areas and home to many faculty, staff, and students.
UW-Milwaukee’s University Relations & Communications division is hiring an assignment editor/photographer. Strong candidates will have advanced project management and organizational skills. The assignment editor/photographer will play a key role in UWM marketing campaign organization as well as serve as lead worker on the Photo Services team to oversee assignments, scheduling and manage UWM’s photo database and catalog. Additionally, the assignment editor/photographer will shoot and edit photographs during busy periods of the year, including adding metadata; gather caption information and write captions; develop photo concepts for print, digital and social channels; research subjects; and create photo slideshows, banners and other materials for the www.uwm.edu domain that appeal to prospective students, parents and other influencers.