Photographer Associate 2

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The qualified candidate will be a self-motivated, driven, creative, and committed individual producing high-quality content for Newport News Shipbuilding. This role requires extensive experience working in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on visual storytelling. The photographer will be expected to work both independently and in a team setting, immersing themselves into the shipyard's industrial environment, becoming familiar with operations, and collaborating with shipbuilders in office, studio, and waterfront settings. A fast learner with outstanding attention to detail and confidence in quick decision-making within an ever-changing industrial environment is essential. The role is responsible for using a variety of cameras to capture content of company products, facilities, employees, and guests for internal and public communication channels. Imagery will be edited, delivered, and archived without the use of artificial intelligence. The candidate must obtain specific information about the content captured and develop captions with attention to detail to ensure accuracy. Products will be expected to be delivered in the proper file size and type, often with quick turnaround times. The position involves photographing studio headshots with professional lighting equipment and environmental portraits with off-camera lighting. Printing photographs on large format printers is also a requirement. The photographer will capture images of products, persons, buildings, machinery, equipment, parts, and other subjects for promotion, marketing, publicity, manufacturing, engineering, or administrative needs. This includes arranging equipment, setting cameras, enlarging/reducing prints, and using various still cameras and related equipment. The candidate will be required to work in an industrial setting, conducting extensive site surveys, logistics planning, and performing physical work including lifting and climbing. Documenting work on ships, at sea, and from elevated locations will be necessary. This position is part of the company’s emergency response organization. While work is mostly on first shift, the candidate must be available to work outside of first shift hours, including weekends, as assignments dictate, including support for special events.

Requirements

Proficient technical camera skills with the ability to take photographs in manual mode on professional grade DSLR cameras.
Extensive experience taking photos in outdoor and indoor environments with on camera and off camera lighting equipment when needed.
Portrait skills to include lighting setup and skills to coach individuals through a portrait session.
Proficient editing skills in Adobe Creative Suite – specifically Lightroom and Photoshop, without AI assistance.
Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Associate Degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
OR NNS Apprentice School graduate.
OR Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate.
OR High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience.
OR High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience.

Nice To Haves

FAA-Certified Drone Pilot license to fly a drone at NNS and surrounding areas to capture photo/video content for the company.
Experience with video creation, editing and production.
Experience in additional Adobe Creative Suite programs such as InDesign, Premiere etc.
Printing skills to include setting up files to print on large format printers as well as handling large prints.

Responsibilities

Capture content of company products, facilities, employees, and guests using a variety of cameras for internal and public communication channels.
Edit, deliver, and archive imagery without the use of artificial intelligence.
Obtain specific information about content captured and develop captions with attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
Deliver products in the proper file size and type, often with quick turnaround times.
Photograph studio headshots with professional studio lighting equipment.
Photograph environmental portraits with a variety of off-camera lighting equipment.
Print photographs on large format printers as required.
Photograph products, persons, buildings, machinery, equipment, parts, and other subjects for promotion and marketing, publicity, manufacturing, engineering, or administrative needs.
Arrange equipment such as lighting, screens, and shades.
Set camera for correct angle, distance, light, and timing.
Enlarge, reduce, and intensify prints.
Use a variety of still cameras and related equipment.
Conduct extensive site surveys and logistics planning in an industrial setting.
Perform physical work including lifting and climbing.
Document work on ships, in the shipyard, at sea, and from elevated locations.
Be part of the company’s emergency response organization.
Work outside of first shift hours, including weekends, as assignments dictate, including support of various special events.