Marketing PhotographerDepartment Marketing and Communications | Student Housing and Community ServicesLocation: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, CA (on site)Contract: Full time (on site)Compensation Range $28.29 - $33.66 CAD HourlyPosting End Date: September 1, 2026Job End Date: August 31, 2027Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Senior Digital Content and Marketing Manager and Marketing Coordinator and Marketing and Communications Specialist for Student Housing and Community Services (SHCS), as well as the support of others in the Marketing and Communications department, the Marketing Photographer supports Food Services and the Bookstore's e-commerce, social media and advertising strategies by taking visually-stunning imagery of food, products and people, and strategically publishing this content on different social media channels.The successful candidate will be responsible for brainstorming visual themes that support SHCS business strategy, taking and editing photos of products, coordinating models for photoshoots, and posting photography on social media channels.There is an prospect for the successful candidate to be trained on the e-commerce platform, where they can write web copy and publish products for online purchasing.The UBC Bookstore has a strong social media following, with over 10,000 Instagram Followers. The UBC Bookstore website has almost 400,000 visits a year. The successful candidate will help the department showcase more products and services through these channels in new and creative ways.Food Services has over 12,000 followers on Instagram and has over 600,000 visits to its website each year.Organizational StatusReports to the Marketing and Communications Manager for Student Housing and Community Services (SHCS), which includes the UBC Bookstore and Food Services.



Works in coordination with Merchandise Buyers for the UBC Bookstore and the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for SHCS.Work PerformedOversees the planning and execution of product and food photography for the UBC Bookstore and Food Services.Coordinates with Merchandise buyers and the Marketing team on choosing product photography that supports national holidays and celebrations, campus events and Bookstore campaigns.Attends strategy meetings with the marketing and buying team and provides suggestions for product and service photography that will support the Bookstore's business goals and UBC's brand.Brainstorms photoshoots that coordinate with the Bookstore and Food Services marketing calendar, the buyers incoming merchandise and UBC's calendar of events.Photoshops taken photography so it's ready for online publishing.Works with the Marketing Coordinator on publishing photography on social media channels through a scheduling platform.Coordinates with student models for photoshoots.When needed, publishes product on e-commerce site, along with descriptive web copy (if not provided by supplier).Stays in regular contact with the Marketing Manager, Marketing Coordinator and other Communications staff to ensure all photography is aligned with the Bookstore's and Food Services marketing, branding and sales goals.Consequence of Error/JudgementWorks within well defined guidelines and procedures, but exercises judgment in establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion.Supervision ReceivedWorks under general supervision in carrying out familiar duties and responsibilities; receives instructions during orientation and on subsequent new assignments or changes in procedures.Supervision GivenNone.Minimum QualificationsHigh school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own.Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity,



and inclusion.Preferred QualificationsProficiency in Creative Suite or other visual design toolsInterest and experience in photographyInterest in social media marketingDemonstrates organizational and time-management skillsAbility to work within tight deadlines, set budgets and defined scopesAbility and willingness to work both independently and under the supervision of the Marketing and Buying teamA creative thinker who can generate new ideas that support the Bookstores strategic goalsDemonstrates an eagerness to promote student life at UBC on UBC's social media platformsStrong written skillsDemonstrates an eagerness to support strategic business goalsExperience in web publishing an assetAbout UsThe University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential.New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [email protected].

📌 Marketing Photographer At University Of British Columbia (Cariboo)
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