Collective Reflections Photographer/Videographer - Social Issues Commission

Job summary

The Photographer/Videographer leads creative photoshoots and captures promotional content to visually represent the publication's themes. They also document events and collaborate with editors to curate the final publication.

Job details

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the oldest student association in Canada and has been a central student organization at Queen's since its founding in 1858. Today, the AMS acts as a service, advocacy, and governing body on behalf of all students enrolled in AMS-affiliated programs at Queen's University. The AMS is a not-for-profit entity created by the Society to ensure its continuing financial viability by overseeing the management of its services and associated financial affairs. It is bound by the By-laws and corporate philosophy of our Mission and Operating statements as set out in the AMS Constitution. In addition to providing wage-based service staff positions for students wanting employment, the AMS seeks to support the Society's broader objectives through the provisioning of a high quality, relevant range of student funded services, that provide a wide range of employment opportunities and meaningful out-of-classroom learning and skill acquisition experiences for students. Collective Reflections Photographer/Videographer Time Commitment: 2-7 hours per week Job Description: The Social Issues Commission (SIC) seeks to facilitate dialogue, education, and engagement on all matters related to equity, identity, and anti-oppression. Collective Reflections is an annual publication that strives to represent the diversity of Queen's students through poetry, prose, visual art, and all other printable mediums. Its mission is to provide a forum for creative expression within the Queen's and Kingston communities on a variety of topics and vectors of identity. Collective Reflections publishes submissions on, but not limited to, the following topics: disability and accessibility; racism and anti-racism; mental health/illness; Queer issues; and feminism. The Photographer/Videographer leads creative photoshoots with contributors, captures promotional content, and documents Collective Reflections events to visually represent the publication’s themes and community. CoRe Members will work alongside the Editor(s)-in-Chief to promote the publication, encourage student submissions, and curate the final publication. Job Requirements Respect and adhere to all company policies, procedures and ethical standards Communicate regular updates to the Editor(s)-in-Chief regarding photoshoots Be familiar with and implement the mandate of Collective Reflections in creative work Liaise with creative partners, including photographers, models, and other collaborators Brainstorm photoshoot ideas when needed Coordinate with editors on the layout of the photoshoots in the final publication Attend AMS volunteer training and Social Issues Commission volunteer training Attend and fully participate in all in-person and virtual meetings Complete all assigned tasks efficiently and attentively Strive to foster a warm, comfortable and respectful atmosphere for all Always serve as a representative of the AMS and its mission statement Complete other duties as assigned The AMS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

What you’ll do

The Photographer/Videographer leads creative photoshoots and captures promotional content to visually represent the publication's themes. They also document events and collaborate with editors to curate the final publication.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to attend in-person meetings and training sessions while adhering to company policies and ethical standards. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with creative partners and editors.

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Layout Design · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Creative Direction · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Photography
• Videography
• Creative Direction
• Content Creation
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Event Documentation
• Project Coordination
• Brainstorming
• Layout Design
• Advocacy
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Mental Health
• Management
• Visual Arts

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Art & Design
• Social Services
• Education
• Videographer/Photographer
• Photographer
• Photographers

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