ARES Corporation-posted 10 months ago
Intern
Houston, TX
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

ARES is seeking a summer intern working as a photographer and photographer assistant to support duties that include, but are not limited to: photographing and videotaping a variety of flight hardware, engineering tests, personnel, education programs and other subjects and events of importance to NASA's human spaceflight effort. This work is for the Imagery Acquisition Group in support of the NASA Enterprise Multimedia and Integrated Technical Services (eMITS) contract at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. eMITS is the Agency's enterprise-level contract creating and delivering multimedia and technical communications through the use of the internet, digital platforms, and IT management for NASA's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and Office of Communications (OCOMM). From photographing rocket launches and recoveries, to producing engaging videos, to information technology management, to using social media to share NASA's message, eMITS integrates services for NASA IT and provides NASA's communication to the outside world. Come join us in support of NASA's mission to inspire the world through information and discovery.

  • Provide professional photographic acquisition through the utilization of Nikon D6 and Z9 digital cameras, Nikon camera systems, Hasselblad H2D digital cameras, and video acquisition using Nikon Z9, Canon XF705 and GoPro Hero cameras.
  • Provide capture of 360-degree panoramic, spherical, virtual reality imagery and object rotary capture.
  • Provide photo instrumentation through the use of various high speed/time-lapse camera systems including Vision Research Phantom and Miro series high-speed digital motion picture cameras and timing systems.
  • Work with Speedotron Black Line lighting systems, Nikon Speedlights, Arri Lights, Nila LED lights, Lite Panel LED lights and various continuous source lights and lighting accessories.
  • Provide photography and lighting for education events, engineering documentation, hardware documentation and individual portraits and assisting astronaut crew portraits.
  • Provide coverage of award ceremonies and NASA special events.
  • Work with video cameras and provide video shoots of meetings and engineering activities.
  • Work with imaging workstation computers, laptops, Windows 10 Enterprise, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Lightroom, Hasselblad Phocus, Photo Mechanic and other image related software.
  • Work under various conditions, including in the studio, in engineering labs, outdoors on remote field locations, in other NASA vehicles and locations.
  • Work in a team environment with NASA photographers, engineers, researchers, astronauts, video & photo lab personnel and video editors.
  • Assist other photographers, contribute to team projects, assist with office duties including project planning, scheduling, equipment maintenance and inventory.
  • Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in photography/video or related imaging field from an accredited University or Technical Institute.
  • Education should include photography, use of computers for photographic applications, portraiture, creative photography.
  • Knowledge of mirrorless and medium format digital cameras, high-definition video cameras, digital video recorders, audio, 360VR, high-speed cameras, light meters, color temperature meters, motion control systems, remote control systems, video encoders, flash lighting systems and continuous source lights is desired.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to pass a National Agency Check (NAC) security clearance.
  • Must be able to physically lift and/or carry 30lbs. of equipment on a regular basis and work in extreme environments.
  • Basic experience and understanding of multimedia and communications technologies such as graphic design and illustration tools, photo/video systems, audiovisual tools, or social media platforms.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, One Drive), SharePoint, and Box.
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • HSA/FSA Accounts
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • ESOP
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
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