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Student Photographer - 22 West Media

CompanyAssociated Students
LocationLong Beach
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Student Photographer captures and publishes high-quality images for 22 West publications, documenting campus events, sports, and department campaigns. Responsibilities include managing equipment, processing digital images, and maintaining project logs and photo release consents.
Internship Type
student assistant
Company Size
278
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Mission Statement: Committed to the principle of student self-determination in the shared governance of the university, the Associated Students of California State University, Long Beach seeks to facilitate the achievement of students’ educational objectives and life goals through programs, services, and facilities that advocate student needs and interests, compel student representation in campus decision-making, and provide students with the resources that they identify as necessary for their intellectual, social, and physical development.
About the Role

GENERAL STATEMENT

The Student Photographer will work within 22 West Media to take and publish photographs for all 22 West publications including, but not limited to documenting events, design projects, department campaigns. Assignments may include but are not limited to obtaining equipment; setting up and testing equipment; assisting in prop, set production and set up; photographing sports, events or subjects; developing film and/or digital still photography and image processing; maintaining files on visual materials; performing basic shoots or assisting in more complex shoots. Photography work may be involved in the preproduction or production phase of communication or multimedia projects and may be used in a variety of visual and multimedia products. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Maintains project logs and archiving system back up for all photos. 
  1. Obtains photo release consents and maintain files. 
  1. Capture high-quality photographic images for 22 West Media or ASI projects, including on- and off-campus events (e.g., campus programs, sports games, and student organization activities). Ability to travel locally for assignments and transport photography equipment to event locations as needed.
  1. Ability to set up and perform both still picture photography, taking interior and exterior photographs using color or black and white film or digital still photography equipment. 
  1. Design and manipulate images using digital tools, produce final image assets, and maintain photographic equipment.
  1. Represent ASI and 22 West Media at both off campus and campus-wide community events while taking photographs. 
  1. Recruit, train, and delegate tasks to volunteers supporting photo assignments. 
  1. Attend all staff meetings as required. 
  1. Participate in information tables and events as requested.
  1. Other duties as assigned, reasonably within the scope of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

A minimum of one year of photography experience. Previous volunteer experience with 22 West Media preferred. Must be a current and active CSULB student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units.

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to work effectively in a team environment while also operating independently with minimal supervision; interpret and follow procedural manuals, instructions, and diagrams; travel to off-campus events as needed; working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop; and strong customer service skills.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations 

Current California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record as determined by ASI.

 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Schedule

This position is a temporary, one academic-year appointment aligned with the CSULB academic calendar. The work schedule generally follows standard business hours. Scheduled hours may fluctuate depending on departmental needs. Occasional evening and weekend support is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at a desk or computer workstation and use hands and fingers to key data, sort documents, and file paperwork. The employee is frequently required to stand and be able to talk or hear in interactions with others. The employee is occasionally required to walk to other offices within the building and around the campus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 


Note: This is a union position. Please contact Human Resources with questions.


This position is for the upcoming academic year of Fall 2026 - Spring 2027.

**Pre-semester mandatory training dates are as follows (times and dates are subject to change):
- Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

Key Skills
Digital PhotographyAdobe PhotoshopImage ProcessingEvent DocumentationEquipment SetupFile ArchivingCustomer ServiceTeamworkVolunteer CoordinationImage Manipulation
Categories
Creative & MediaArt & DesignMarketingEducation