Photographer/Videographer

About Marlborough School

Established in 1889, Marlborough School is a prestigious independent girls' college-preparatory institution serving grades 7 through 12 in Los Angeles, California. It is renowned as the oldest girls’ independent school in Southern California. Marlborough cultivates an empowering environment where young women utilize their talents to make impactful contributions to society. The school offers an extensive array of courses, extracurricular activities, and programs designed to enhance curiosity, compassion, and purpose in its students.

Position Overview

Marlborough School seeks a passionate, creative, and technically adept visual storyteller to join its Communications Office as a Photographer/Videographer. This role involves capturing and producing exceptional photography and video content that authentically reflects the school's vibrant community across digital and print platforms. The incumbent will work closely with the communications team to document student life, academics, arts, athletics, traditions, and community events, shaping a coherent and compelling visual identity for the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary photographer and videographer for the school, covering a broad spectrum of events throughout the academic year.
• Capture moments across student activities, academics, athletics, arts, special occasions, and institutional landmarks with narrative purpose and artistic quality.
• Provide prompt photo and video content for urgent communications and social media, adapting to live campus events.
• Collaborate with marketing colleagues to create engaging visual content optimized for Instagram, including short videos and Reels.
• Edit and refine photos for distribution over web, social media, print, and email channels.
• Manage video editing processes comprising color grading, audio enhancement, motion graphics, titling, and formatting for multiple platforms.
• Ensure visual materials consistently align with Marlborough’s brand identity and aesthetic standards.
• Maintain and regularly update an organized digital asset library via the School’s digital asset management system, Canto.
• Partner with various departments to strategize and produce content that supports broader communications objectives.
• Assist in website visual refreshes and help track project milestones and deliverables within the Communications Office.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; preferred fields include Photography, Film, Visual Communications, or related disciplines; or equivalent education and professional experience.
• Three to five years of professional experience in photography and videography, showcasing versatility across events, editorial work, and brand-related storytelling.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
• Prior experience in educational, nonprofit, or mission-driven environments is advantageous.
• Familiar with digital asset management systems, with a preference for experience using Canto.
• Proficient with Google Suite; knowledge of Finalsite, Asana, and Canva is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational talent with the capacity to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills paired with a team-oriented and community-minded work ethic.
• Sound judgment and discretion in capturing and disseminating images, especially involving minors.
• Availability and flexibility to work during evenings and weekends to cover school events.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly wage ranging between $26.50 and $36.00, approximating an annual salary between $55,000 and $75,000.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to voluntary benefits and opportunities for professional development.
• Robust retirement plans, including employer matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off fostering work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity

Marlborough School is committed to an inclusive hiring process. Employment decisions are made free of consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected categories under applicable law.