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Job Summary:
The Staff Photographer will complete photographic assignments to produce quality photographs for use in a media publication and/or an organizations promotional materials, internal communications, or for other purposes.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Uses professional expertise and skill to capture professional, high-quality images; assignments may include candid images, portraits, architectural structures, abstract compositions, etc.
- Selects and uses appropriate photographic and/or video equipment to record events and subjects.
- Enhances the appearance of subjects with natural or artificial light.
- Uses photo editing software and applications to edit, crop, and enhance photographs.
- For images that will accompany written content, coordinates with writers and/or editors to ensure photographs will present a unified message matching the purpose, tone, and audience of the publication.
- Ensures equipment is in proper working order and supplies are stocked.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Thorough understanding of techniques, equipment, and processes related to photography.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to give instruction and direction to subjects to be photographed.
- Visually creative.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or other related software used for retouching and enhancing images.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelors degree in Photography or a closely related field highly preferred.
- At least two years of related experience preferred.
- Portfolio of prior work required.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- May be required to kneel, squat, or stand for extended periods to capture images.
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