PHOTOGRAPHER ASSOCIATE 2

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Photographer that is self-motivated, driven, creative and committed to producing high-quality content for Newport News Shipbuilding. The qualified candidate will thrive working in a fast-paced environment to capture content with a strong emphasis on visual storytelling. Will be expected to immerse themselves into the shipyard environment, become familiar with operations and collaborate with all departments – both in office, studio and waterfront settings. Responsible for using a variety of cameras to capture content of company products, facilities, employees and guests as required for internal and public communication channels. Edits, delivers and archives imagery with proper file size, type, etc. Photographs studio headshots with professional studio lighting equipment as well as environmental portraits with a variety of off-camera lighting equipment. Prints photographs on large format printers as required. Photographs products, persons, buildings, machinery, equipment, parts, and other subjects as required for promotion and marketing, publicity, manufacturing, engineering, or administrative needs. Arranges equipment such as lighting, screens, and shades; loads film; sets camera for correct angle, distance, light, and timing required; exposes and develops film; enlarges, reduces, and intensifies prints; uses a variety of still cameras and related equipment. The shipyard is an industrial environment and the candidate will be required to work in an industrial setting that requires extensive site surveys, logistics planning, and physical work, including lifting and climbing. Individual will be required to document work on ships in the shipyard and at sea and from elevated locations. This position is part of the company’s emergency response organization. Work is mostly on first shift, however, candidate will be required work outside of first shift hours including weekends as assignments dictate – including support of various special events.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 1 years of relevant experience
NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

Nice To Haves

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 in Adobe Creative Suite – specifically Lightroom and Photoshop.
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 producing.
Experience in other 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.