Photographer

State of North Carolina

5d • $32,639 - $57,117 • Hybrid

About The Position

Unleash your potential and start your journey toward success! The Department of Public Safety is currently accepting applications for a skilled Photographer. This position is located in Raleigh, NC. This position performs a variety of standard and specialized photographic and lighting equipment in taking still pictures. Other responsibilities/duties include, but are not limited, to the following: • Use a variety of standard and specialized photographic and lighting equipment in taking still pictures and shooting videos. • Makes technical decisions during the shooting (i.e., choice and use of camera, settings, special lenses and filters, exposure and flash). • Utilizes highly technical and specialized photographic and lighting equipment to develop, enlarge and print photographs. • Ability to work well in a group dynamic. The Office of Communications is responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of communications strategies and initiatives that advance the department's mission and supports internal and external stakeholders' awareness and understanding of the department's policies and functions. Included in these responsibilities are the management of crisis communications, data and records requests and state, national and international media inquiries. The office manages the perception and branding of DPS, responds to public records requests and coordinates external communications to stakeholders, partners and the people of North Carolina. The director and deputy directors regularly consult with the governor’s office, managers, subject matter experts, legal counsel and other agency leaders when working on projects, program development or topics generating public and media interest. In addition, there is a continuous effort to educate the public and publicize the many services DPS provides, and the exceptional work done by our employees. The role of the Communications Office is to help ensure that there is consistent and accurate messaging and that all divisions/sections involved are communicating and responding appropriately.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in media production, photography, commercial art, or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in photographic work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated mastery of photographic concepts.
• Experience in photographing live events.
• Experience with professional photo printers.

Responsibilities

• Use a variety of standard and specialized photographic and lighting equipment in taking still pictures and shooting videos.
• Makes technical decisions during the shooting (i.e., choice and use of camera, settings, special lenses and filters, exposure and flash).
• Utilizes highly technical and specialized photographic and lighting equipment to develop, enlarge and print photographs.
• Ability to work well in a group dynamic.

Benefits

• full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees