Job Description

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

About the Department

The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 450 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first non-Power Five program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats.
 
In 2023, the Bearcats entered a new era as a Power Four School when they officially joined the Big 12 Conference, positioning Cincinnati among the nation's premier athletics programs.
 
Off the field, UC student-athletes continue to find success, as well, collectively posting a school-record 3.52 GPA in the spring of 2025.
 
Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.
 
For more information visit gobearcats.com.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati (UC), Department of Athletics seeks applications for a Photography Coordinator. This is a full-time position, salaried, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Reporting to the Director of Social Media and Creative Content, the successful candidate will coordinate photography projects for athletic games, events, and recruits while following all departmental, university, conference, and NCAA policies and regulations.

The position requires some evening and weekend hours and travel with the team. 

Essential Functions

• Photograph a range of athletic competitions and events, including games, banquets, and galas capturing critical moments that depict emotion, energy, competition flow and special memories in support of efforts to sell the Bearcats’ story.
• Provide photo coverage for recruiting visits across multiple sports, including direct interaction with prospective student-athletes and their families.
• Use technical abilities to decide on best angle/position/time of day or year, equipment setting to best suit subject and achieve desired results.
• Setup and tear down equipment as needed.
• Assist in managing digital photo storage and photo archival systems for historical upkeep of the department's files. Coordinate editing, cataloging and photo distribution.
• Provide up to date images of current student-athletes to assist with branding through name, image, and likeness (NIL) and in support of the creation of electronic promotional materials to elevate the brand.
• Advise on equipment and software upgrades. Make recommendations on equipment purchases to enhance the department’s photography capabilities.
• May travel with athletic teams as necessary to provide on-site photography coverage at away competitions and events.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
• Collaborate with members of the creative team in the development and execution of promotional campaigns to increase reach, engagement, drive revenue and assist with recruiting efforts.
• Lead creative meetings to conceptualize, shoot and produce high quality photography utilizing professional camera equipment and editing software.
• Plan and execute studio photography sessions for individual and team promotional shoots.
• Edit, manipulate, and alter images with industry standard photo editing software to ensure best possible photographs are produced and delivered.
• Collaborate with manager to oversee the photography student intern program, including recruiting, scheduling, training, and daily operations. Ensure proper staffing for events.
• Work closely with coaching staff to understand and fulfill sport-specific photography needs and preferences while managing expectations, addressing needs and solving issues.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree.

Required Experience

1 year of experience in sports photography.

Application Information

• Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest, a current CV/Resume, and portfolio.
• All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application. 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Often
• Crouching - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. ( UC Benefits Link ) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at 

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: 

Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at  jobs@uc.edu

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