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Departmental Overview
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics consists of more than 275 staff members and coaches and sponsors 30 varsity sports programs. These 30 programs include more than 850 student-athletes who participate in the various sports programs annually within the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA).
Position Summary
The Director of Athletics Photography focuses on capturing high-level images from Cal Athletics events while also helping guide the strategic direction of visual media for the department, including the connection between photography and revenue-generation. This position oversees student photographers and maintains a work schedule for the position as well as the student workers. The Director of Athletics Photography also partners with freelance photographers when necessary. The role requires an in-depth understanding of audience and visual communication strategy, as well as strong collaborative, consultative and problem-solving skills, and an ability to perform well with tight deadlines. The Director of Athletics Photography serves as a strong visual storyteller who works in various spaces around the department, such as recruiting, NIL, and revenue-generation.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: June 23, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.
Responsibilities

• Produces strategic photography for Cal Athletics events, capturing the biggest games and moments for the department while meeting other needs across the department such as team and individual photoshoots for NIL, recruiting, general storytelling and more.
• Embeds themselves in Cal's football program, covering all games both home and away while shooting other impactful events as well.
• Shoots all home games for both men's and women's basketball with the potential for selected travel as well.
• Oversees a group of student photographers, training and scheduling them to shoot Cal events.
• Makes sure students are equipped with the right equipment to provide the best photography possible.
• Partners with freelance photographers when needed.
• Provides key input for strategic discussions and planning for all visual media coverage of Cal Athletics.
• Helps guide the department's digital and editorial storytelling efforts.
• Oversees and maintains the organization and archiving of Cal Athletics photography, utilizing an online asset platform as well as an internal server.
• Ensures images are easily searchable and downloadable for a variety of internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of design and communications concepts and applicable software applications.
• Advanced knowledge of production processes for a variety of media and knowledge of vendor requirements for a variety of products.
• Advanced knowledge of the location, including its vision, mission, goals, and objectives.
• Advanced design, creative and artistic skills.
• Advanced skills to devise broad design ideas, present them to clients, and produce results on time and within budget.
• Advanced interpersonal communications skills, including active listening skills and skills to work effectively within teams and to effectively provide advanced design advice and consultation to clients on all aspects of visual communications.
• Critical thinking skills, advanced organizational skills and proactive problem-solving / problem resolution skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor others in the department.
• Ability to produce sports photography at an elite level, capturing the biggest moments and games to help provide high-level storytelling for Cal Athletics.
• Ability to hire, supervise, train and empower student photographers to assist with the department's visual storytelling efforts.
• Maintains student photographers' work schedules and assignments and evaluates their work, providing feedback and education to improve the overall product.
• Strategic thinker with strong collaboration skills who can help guide the visual storytelling efforts of Cal Athletics.
• Critical thinking skills, advanced organizational skills and proactive problem-solving / problem resolution skills.
• Knowledge of different sports played at Cal, and the history of the programs.
• Knowledge of the mission of Cal Athletics.

Education / Training

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required)

Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website .
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $91,500.

• This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.
• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Driving Required
Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
Other Information

• This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between UAW (United Auto Workers) and the University of California Regents for CM
• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Mandated Reporter
This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter.
Misconduct
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.