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Photography and Videography Intern at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitlePhotography and Videography Intern
Requisition NumberDU14503
Department Name1B210:Career and Academic Support
Work LocationLexington, KY
Salary Range$8.50 to $12.00 an hour
Type of PositionStudent
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
Must be enrolled at the University of Kentucky.
Required Related Experience
n/a
Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing and pulling objects up to 25 Ibs.
Shift
The ideal candidate will be able to work from August 14, 2026 to May 05, 2027. The candidate will be able to work 10-15 hours a week with possible night and weekend events.
Job Summary
The Stuckert Career Center is seeking a Photography and Videography Intern for the academic year of 2026-2027. The intern will have the opportunity to learn skills in marketing, digital design, communications, and customer and patron relationship management, while gaining an understanding of student career development at the University of Kentucky. The ideal candidate will be able to work from August 14, 2026 to May 05, 2027. The candidate will be able to work 10-15 hours a week with possible night and weekend events.

As part of the Stuckert Career Center team, the intern will gain valuable, practical skills through the support of career events, campus community hospitality, and career center support. This internship is overseen and guided by the Assistant Director for Experiential Education and all activities are informed by principles and practices of exemplary customer service and hospitality.

Responsibilities
The Photography and Videography Intern will gain valuable experience in a wide variety of activities including:

• The candidate(s) for this internship will serve as our main photographer or videographer.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications Intern to generate, manage, edit, layout content for marketing needs such newsletters, profile pieces, press releases, brochures, flyers, and social media using Canva.
• Development of photography and videography activities to enhance marketing needs.
• Serve as a representative for the Stuckert Career Center at career related events, talking to current students, potential students, alumni and employers.
• Help organize and take inventory of materials.
• Desk operations that include serving as the first point of contact for students, staff, and guests, checking students in, answering the phone, processing emails, routing questions, providing resources, running errands, filing, general office tasks, and assisting staff with projects.
• Other duties may be assigned to ensure the overall success of the Stuckert Career Center.

Through this internship, the intern will have the ability to further develop these job skills as well as learn new ones. The Intern must be open to receiving feedback and guidance throughout the course of their internship. On-the-job training and hands-on experience working with the organization’s staff in a professional, supportive environment.

• Required August all student staff training (Sunday before First Day of Class).
• Required January all student staff training (Sunday before First Day of Class).
• Bi-Weekly all student staff meetings.
• Weekly one on one supervisor meetings.
• Technology and career related trainings.
• Career development assistance.
• Special Project Assignment

College credit may be obtained by reviewing the experience with your academic advisor. This position is open forFederal Work-Study eligible students.

A complete application includes a UK application, a resume, cover letter, and an example of your photography skills.
• The photography example should be uploaded as Specific Request 1 in the applicant documents section.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will be able to work from August 14, 2026 to May 05, 2027 and will demonstrate the following skills, abilities, or knowledge:

  • Has knowledge of marketing with LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tik Tok platforms.
  • Has experience with Acrobat, Mac OSX and Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint .
  • Has experience with Imovie, Cap Cut, Canva, and Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/Acrobat.
  • Has experience with Cannon cameras.
  • Has experience social media scheduling platforms such as Sprout Social.
  • Has experience with photography and videography editing with Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva.
  • Has sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, and flexibility with different personalities and working styles.
  • Has an attention to detail, strong multi-tasking and time management skills.
  • Has strong organization and interpersonal skills.
  • Has positive energy and a willingness to pitch in and be a team player wherever needed.
  • Ability to think quickly on their feet, be flexible, creative, forward thinking, and adaptable to their situations.
  • Ability to think creatively to solve last-minute challenges.
  • Ability to work independently but integrate with a larger, cohesive team.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
n/a
Deadline to Apply04/24/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. How would you describe our target audience?

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. What is your technical background in relation to photography and videography?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. What is your favorite marketing campaign? Please provide in detail your involvement with the campaign.

    (Open Ended Question)


Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Specific Request 1
Optional Documents

    Job Location

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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