PHOTOGRAPHER ASSOCIATE 2

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

6d•$58,000 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a self-motivated, driven, creative, and committed Photographer who will produce high-quality content for Newport News Shipbuilding. The qualified candidate will have extensive experience working in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on visual storytelling. Responsibilities include working independently and in a team, immersing in the shipyard's industrial environment, becoming familiar with operations, and collaborating with shipbuilders in office, studio, and waterfront settings. The candidate must be a fast learner with outstanding attention to detail and be confident with quick decision-making in an ever-changing industrial environment. The role involves 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 photographer will be required to obtain specific information about captured content, develop captions with attention to detail for accuracy, and deliver products in the proper file size and type, often with quick turnaround times. The position also includes photographing studio headshots with professional lighting and environmental portraits with off-camera lighting, as well as printing photographs on large format printers. The job requires documenting products, persons, buildings, machinery, equipment, parts, and other subjects for various company needs. This includes arranging equipment, setting cameras, enlarging/reducing/intensifying prints, and using a variety of still cameras and related equipment. The candidate must be prepared to work in an industrial setting, conduct site surveys, perform logistics planning, and engage in physical work including lifting and climbing. Documentation may occur on ships, in the shipyard, at sea, and from elevated locations. 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, and support 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 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

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

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 without the use of artificial intelligence.
Required to obtain specific information about content captured and be capable of developing captions with attention to detail to ensure all information is accurate.
Products will be expected to be delivered in the proper file size, type, etc. Often quick turnaround of content will be required.
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; sets camera for correct angle, distance, light, and timing required; enlarges, reduces, and intensifies prints; uses a variety of still cameras and related equipment.
Conduct extensive site surveys, logistics planning, and physical work to include lifting and climbing.
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.