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SHOUN HILL

Lincoln,Nebraska

Summary

Accomplished photography professional with 25+ years of experience spanning photojournalism, photo editing, and academic leadership. Proven track record managing editorial teams, producing high-quality visual content for multiple platforms, and collaborating across departments in university settings. Expert in brand-aligned photography, event coverage, and digital asset management with extensive experience in both editorial and marketing photography.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Professor of Practice, Journalism & Buffett-Mangelsen-Sartore Chair in Photojournalism

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
08.2021 - Current
  • Lead photojournalism and multimedia instruction in College of Journalism & Mass Communication
  • Produce high-quality visual content for university marketing materials and promotional campaigns
  • Create brand-aligned photography for Global Eyewitness Travel Abroad program marketing
  • Coordinate with Microbiology Program to source and direct freelance photographers for events
  • Manage comprehensive event photography for college-sponsored programs and activities
  • Continue professional photography work for Alamy Photo Agency and UNL athletics

Photo Editor

The Associated Press
01.2005 - 01.2021
  • Night and Weekend Photo Desk Supervisor
  • Supervised team of 3-4 photo editors in high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
  • Oversaw image selection and curation for all AP mobile applications and photo galleries
  • Managed workflow of 30-80 images nightly, ensuring brand consistency and editorial standards
  • Coordinated comprehensive photo coverage for breaking news and major events
  • Sports Photography Editor
  • Edited and enhanced 50-100 images daily and 500-800 images weekly from major sporting events
  • Provided visual coverage for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, collegiate athletics, and Olympic sports
  • Managed photography workflow for high-profile events including Super Bowls and U.S. Open Tennis
  • Collaborated with reporters and photographers on visual storytelling and coverage direction
  • News and Lifestyles Editor
  • Managed 3-4 weekly photo packages for Travel, Home & Garden, and Food sections

Staff Photographer

Orlando Sentinel
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Produced comprehensive visual coverage for major events including 2003 Super Bowl and election coverage
  • Created award-winning documentary photography project on Iraq war veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
  • Provided extensive hurricane coverage during Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne
  • Delivered high-quality images under extreme weather conditions and tight deadlines
  • Collaborated with editorial teams on visual storytelling and feature development

Staff Photographer

The Commercial Appeal
01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Award Recognition: Part of photography staff that won Best Use of Photos, Picture of the Year competition
  • Covered Memphis metropolitan area and Mid-South region including Arkansas and Mississippi
  • Produced documentary project on Memphis high school basketball rivalries, featured as double-truck spread
  • Provided coverage of historically significant events including University of Mississippi football coverage
  • Maintained consistent visual quality across diverse assignment types and challenging conditions

Education

Bachelor of Science - History

Frostburg State College
01.1983

Master of Arts - Visual Communication

Ohio University
01.2004

Skills

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Adobe Photoshop proficiency
  • Adobe Lightroom proficiency
  • Proficient in Photo Mechanic
  • Proficient in DaVinci Resolve
  • Portrait photography
  • Live event documentation
  • Athletic event photography

Timeline

Assistant Professor of Practice, Journalism & Buffett-Mangelsen-Sartore Chair in Photojournalism

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
08.2021 - Current

Photo Editor

The Associated Press
01.2005 - 01.2021

Staff Photographer

Orlando Sentinel
01.2000 - 01.2005

Staff Photographer

The Commercial Appeal
01.1995 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Science - History

Frostburg State College

Master of Arts - Visual Communication

Ohio University

Core Competencies

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign), Photo Mechanic, DaVinci Resolve, Portraiture, Event Coverage, Sports Photography, Documentary Projects, Brand Photography, Team Supervision, Deadline Management, 

Personal Information

Title: Director, Photography Candidate

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