Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. All applicants should include a link to their demo reel or portfolio in their cover letter or on their resume. 

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

We are looking for a highly skilled Photographer and Digital Media Producer to represent the University of Michigan Medical School as part of Michigan Medicine?s Department of Communication creative services team. This position will report directly to the U-M Medical School Communication Director to support the academic and research mission and have a matrixed role to the Department of Communication Associate Director of Creative Services for daily responsibilities. 

The University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS) fosters the education and research missions of Michigan Medicine, one of the top academic medical centers in the country. The school has a 174-year history of creating innovative programs designed to train the next generation of leaders in medicine, science and other emerging health professions.  

The Photographer and Digital Media Producer will be focused on creating photography, vertical videos, and other digital assets that showcase the breadth and depth of educational programs and groundbreaking research, along with highlighting our faculty, learners, staff and academic culture within the U-M Medical School. Successful candidates must be imaginative, versatile, adaptable, quick-thinking, enthusiastic, creative and team-oriented, with strong communications skills and a sense of design. This role will have to manage multiple projects at a time within a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will have a demo reel or portfolio showcasing their creativity and quality of work.  

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Work Schedule

Core business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional nights and weekends are required. 

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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