Kansas State University is seeking a Senior Photographer to join the Division of Communications and Marketing. This position plays a key leadership role in visually capturing the university’s story through strategic, high-quality photography that supports institutional goals and enhances brand identity.
As a member of the division’s Creative Services team, the Senior Photographer will manage the day-to-day operations of the university’s photo services function. This includes overseeing administrative tasks, leading the recruitment and supervision of student photographers, and providing guidance to other full-time photography staff as needed. In addition to department management, the Senior Photographer will also serve as a lead photographer, planning and executing photoshoots for the Division of Communications and Marketing as well as campus partners across the university.
The successful candidate will be creative, organized, and highly collaborative, with the ability to manage a team while also producing compelling visual content. This role works closely with colleagues across disciplines including design, writing, marketing, web services, and video production. The Senior Photographer will also meet with campus partners to better understand their goals and ensure photography supports and enhances broader communication efforts.
This position may occasionally require work outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends.
This position reports to the Creative Director.
The Division of Communications and Marketing team offers a variety of services to assist you with your marketing and communications needs. Our team takes a collaborative approach in our work with all university units, ensuring your marketing and communications efforts are aligned with institutional priorities and university policies/guidelines. Additionally, we support key university initiatives by preparing communications toolkits and materials that empower you to lend your voice directly to the cause.
This position is On-site.
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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
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For best consideration, apply by September 1st, 2025
$ 42,216.00 - $ 59,621.00 Annually
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