Photographer (Multimedia) (Ref. 260605011)

COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
 
Photographer (Multimedia) (Ref. 260605011)
[to be appointed at the substantive level of Assistant Technical Officer]
 
Duties
 
The appointees will be required to: 

(a) provide photography services for academic and non-academic units of the University, covering events, ceremonies, publicity activities, campaigns, portraits and campus life;

(b) coordinate photography requests and schedules to support the communications and publicity needs of the units;

(c) produce photo and short-form video content for print, online and social media platforms in line with the University’s brand guidelines;

(d) edit and prepare images for various platforms, including retouching, colour correction and cropping;

(e) support basic video shooting and editing for interviews, event highlights and social media content;

(f) maintain photography and videography equipment, and assist in inventory control;

(g) manage filing, tagging and archiving of photo and video materials in the Office’s digital asset library; and

(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Office or her delegates. 

Qualifications

Applicants should:
 
(a) have a recognised diploma or above in Photography, Film, Creative Media, Multimedia Design or related disciplines, with at least three years of relevant experience, preferably in institutional, corporate or event photography;

(b) possess solid technical knowledge of digital photography, lighting and equipment operation in event settings;

(c) be proficient in photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom or related software;

(d) have practical experience in basic video shooting and editing using software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro, with knowledge of motion graphics being an advantage;

(e) have a good visual sense and storytelling ability;

(f) be self-motivated, detail-minded and able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;

(g) possess good interpersonal and communication skills; and

(h) be willing to work outside normal office hours, including weekends and public holidays, when required.

Applicants must provide a photography portfolio (website or PDF), preferably including event photography samples, and selected video samples or a showreel demonstrating basic shooting and editing skills.

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Application 

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/general).  Consideration of applications will commence on 28 July 2026 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.  To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.