Professional Headshot Intern

Penn State University Career Services is seeking a highly motivated and creative Professional Headshot Intern to join our team. The intern will support the creation of high-quality professional headshots for students, faculty, and staff, ensuring that all images meet Penn State's brand standards. This position provides an excellent opportunity for individuals pursuing careers in photography, communications, or marketing to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Photograph individuals for headshots, ensuring high-quality, professional results.

• Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and managing mobile headshot sessions for student organizations, classes, etc.

• Set up and break down photography equipment (lighting, backdrop, camera) for mobile headshot sessions.

• Organize and maintain photo files and databases for easy access and retrieval.

• Send headshots out to students via our Professional Headshot email account (professionalheadshots@psu.edu) and answer any questions that come to the inbox.

• Collaborate with the Career Services, Events & Programs team to ensure that all headshots are consistent with the university's branding and visual standards.

• Provide general support to the professional headshot service for other media-related tasks, as needed.

• Maintain a professional, positive, and friendly demeanor when working with students during photo sessions.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience or coursework in photography is preferred.

• Must be able to work at least 10 hours per week during operating hours.

• Strong attention to detail and an eye for aesthetics.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Knowledge of studio lighting and photography equipment is a plus.

• Must be dependable, punctual, and maintain a professional demeanor.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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