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Photographer

Headquarters, 1615 H Street, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America Req #536

Monday, July 1, 2024

About Us:

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent , the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise , and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented and experienced full-time photographer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a magician behind the lens as well as a team player who prioritizes collaboration and emphasizes planning and goal alignment. The candidate will have a strong background in event photography, studio photography, editorial photography, image editing, digital asset management, and basic video production and editing. This role requires a creative and detail-oriented individual who can effectively capture and convey the essence of our events and initiatives through compelling visual content.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Communications, Events, and Creative teams to create visual content that aligns with organizational goals.

• Understand visual imagery needs and use cases; prioritize organizational resources and offer creative solutions to achieve efficiency and the scalable use of those resources.

• Create a report back mechanism to assess use cases, leverage best practices, and create efficiencies.

• Photograph events, meetings, studio sessions, and other activities hosted by the Chamber .

• Generate and capture editorial-style photographs for publications, social media, and marketing materials.

• Edit and retouch images to ensure high-quality visual content.

• Manage and organize photos, ensuring easy access and retrieval.

• Film and edit basic video content to support various projects and initiatives.

• Help plan and execute visual storytelling strategies.

• Have a network of trusted freelance photographers, scheduling them as necessary to cover additional events or projects. This includes vetting potential freelancers and ensuring that they adhere to Chamber standards and guidelines.

• Maintain photography equipment and ensure that it is in good working condition.

• Oversee equipment inventory and ensure timely replacements or upgrades.

• Manage requests for photography, coordinating coverage for events and activities and ensuring the efficient use of resources and timely delivery of content. 

  Requirements:

• Proven experience in event photography, studio photography, and editorial photography.

• Proficient in image editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom).

• Experience with a digital asset management system (DAM).

• Basic video production and editing skills (Adobe Premiere).

• Strong attention to detail and a creative eye.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Acumen and comfort in working with senior executives, policymakers, and dignitaries. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

• Experience and knowledge of Washington, D.C., and political events and environments.

• Experience managing a network of freelance photographers and scheduling their assignments.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, professional environment.

• Knowledge of current photography and video trends and techniques.

• A strong portfolio.

  The salary range for this position is $77,949.00 to $100,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.

  We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our talent acquisition and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity.

  Other details

• Job Family Communications - Internal

• Job Function Specialist

• Pay Type Salary

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• Headquarters, 1615 H Street, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America