Photographer

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

226d • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Photographer's role is multi-disciplinary, providing photographic support for Mayo Clinic within a clinical and editorial setting. Responsible for patient photography and video in surgical, clinical, and research areas. Responsible for operational event photography and also for image acquisition in a creative role from conceptualization through image selection, which requires creative thinking, decision making, self-motivation, and a high level of technical skill. Collaborates with Art Directors, designers, Project Managers and/or customers in support of institutional directives. Works independently as well as in a team environment in the completion of responsibilities. Effectively communicates with a wide variety of people in the completion of work. May be asked to provide light video acquisition during editorial assignments with DSLR. Provides training to other photographers. May serve as on call photographer for medical documentation during non-business hours. Must adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and maintain a high degree of professionalism during stressful situations. Evening and weekend hours will be expected. Traveling for assignments will be required. The images created may appear in internal Mayo publications, intranet and internet web sites, external media, and electronic presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in photography or visual arts with a minimum of four (4) years' professional photography experience, or eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Portfolio required for consideration.
• Demonstrated proficiency at the Associate Photographer level.
• Prior experience in the medical, scientific, or corporate environment is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of all current photographic equipment and knowledge in the use of all photographic formats.
• In-depth understanding of computer-aided photo image enhancement.
• Understanding of photographic lighting and techniques for studio, outdoor, location, and journalistic situations.
• Ability to give and receive clear and concise direction and possess problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a medical, scientific, or corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide photographic support for Mayo Clinic within a clinical and editorial setting.
• Responsible for patient photography and video in surgical, clinical, and research areas.
• Conduct operational event photography and image acquisition from conceptualization through image selection.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, designers, Project Managers, and customers.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Provide light video acquisition during editorial assignments with DSLR.
• Train other photographers.
• Serve as on-call photographer for medical documentation during non-business hours.
• Adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and maintain professionalism.
• Work evening and weekend hours as required.
• Travel for assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree