Photographer & Videographer

Job Description: Photographer & Videographer

Department: Marketing & Communications / University Media Cell

Location: K. R. Mangalam University, Gurugram

Position: Full-Time

Position Overview

The Photographer & Videographer will be responsible for creating high-quality visual content that represents the brand identity of K. R. Mangalam University . The role includes covering university events, student activities, academic programs, campus life, and promotional campaigns. The candidate must be creative, detail-oriented, punctual, and comfortable managing end-to-end production tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Photography

• Capture high-quality photographs of events, seminars, convocations, conferences, faculty interactions, and campus activities.
• Shoot campus lifestyle images for university promotions, website, brochures, and social media.
• Conduct photoshoots for faculty, students, achievers, and guest speakers.
• Ensure proper lighting, composition, and framing in all shoots.

Videography

• Shoot professional videos for events, campus highlights, student stories, promotional videos, and social media reels.
• Create engaging short-form vertical content (Reels, Shorts, TikTok-style formats where applicable).
• Capture interviews, testimonials, and scripted promotional films.
• Operate drones (preferred) for aerial videography.

Editing & Post-Production

• Edit photos with consistent style aligned with university branding.
• Edit videos with transitions, effects, background music, subtitles, and branding elements.
• Maintain quality control and ensure timely delivery of final content.
• Manage and organize media files, raw footage, and backups.

Coordination & Management

• Coordinate with the marketing team, departments, and event coordinators for shoot planning.
• Prepare shot lists, storyboards, and schedule coverage.
• Keep equipment in good working condition (camera, lights, gimbal, drones, batteries, etc.).
• Provide creative input for campaigns, storytelling ideas, and content strategy.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in DSLR/Mirrorless cameras (Canon/Sony/Nikon).
• Knowledge of studio lighting, softboxes, LED panels, and audio equipment.
• Strong command over Adobe software:
• Lightroom
• Photoshop
• Premiere Pro
• After Effects
• Ability to shoot and edit high-resolution photos and 4K video.

Creative Skills

• Strong understanding of framing, color grading, storytelling, and visual aesthetics.
• Ability to create cinematic shots and social-media-friendly content.
• Understanding of branding and audience engagement trends.

Qualification

• Bachelors degree in Photography, Media Studies, Fine Arts, Mass Communication, or related field (preferred).
• 24 years of professional experience in photography/videography, preferably in an educational institution or agency.

Personal Attributes

• Creative mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, especially during major university events.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership of tasks.
• Willingness to work flexible hours (events, weekends, special shoots).

Additional Preference

• Candidates with their own professional equipment (camera bodies, lenses, gimbal, lighting setup, drone, etc.) will be strongly preferred .