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Student Photographer- 22 West Media

Associated Students
On-site
Long Beach, California, United States
$17 - $17 USD hourly
Photography & Videography

This is a temporary position expected to last through Spring 2026.

GENERAL STATEMENT 

The Student Photographer will work within 22 West Media to take and publish photographs for all 22 West publications including, but not limited to documenting events, design projects, department campaigns. Assignments may include but are not limited to obtaining equipment; setting up and testing equipment; assisting in prop, set production and set up; photographing sports, events or subjects; developing film and/or digital still photography and image processing; maintaining files on visual materials; performing basic shoots or assisting in more complex shoots.  Photography work may be involved in the preproduction or production phase of a communication or multimedia projects and may be used in a variety of visual and multimedia products. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

  1. Maintains project logs and archiving system back up for all photos. 
  1. Ability to obtain photo release consents and maintain files.
  1. Ability to successfully capture photographic images for 22 West Media or ASI projects, including campus events, and off campus events such as sports games and student organization events. Some travel is required locally for events.
  1. Ability to set up and perform both still picture photography, taking interior and exterior photographs using color or black and white film or digital still photography equipment. 
  1. Ability to perform the layout and manipulation of images; using computer systems or digital technology to produce final images; and maintaining photographic equipment.
  1. Must have exceptional customer service skills to represent ASI and 22 West Media at at both off campus and campus-wide events community events while taking photographs. 
  1. Will recruit, train and delegate to volunteers to assist in photo assignments. 
  1. Attend all staff meetings as required.
  1. On occasion, will participate in information tables and events as requested, as well as other duties as assigned within 22 West Media.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS                                                                            

 

Education and Experience

Minimum of 1 year of photography experience. Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. Concurrent enrollment in six or more units at CSULB.

 

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to work within a team environment. Ability to be self-directed with minimal supervision.  Ability to read and understand procedure manuals, instructions, diagrams, etc. Ability to travel to events that are off campus.

 

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

  • CA Driver’s License

 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

 

Schedule

Must be available to work evenings and some weekends as needed during the academic year.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at a desk or computer workstation and use hands and fingers to key data, sort documents, and file paperwork. The employee is frequently required to stand and be able to talk or hear in interactions with others. The employee is occasionally required to walk to other offices within the building and around the campus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.