Senior Photographer (Part Time)

FedWriters, Inc.•, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Senior Photographer and support the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Public Affairs (OPA) by capturing high-profile events, portraits, and mission-critical imagery. You will document summits, leadership events, and official portraits, ensure every image meets professional photojournalistic and archival standards. FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. Position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of professional experience photographing portraits, live/stage events, and facility tours in a photojournalistic style
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and interact with senior/high-level officials
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat
Portfolio demonstrating advanced photography and photojournalistic skill (single-subject, group, editorial, and podium shots)
Prior direct work experience with the DOL Office of Public Affairs Creative Services Division is required

Nice To Haves

Experience building and maintaining a stock photography library program
Prior experience supporting a federal public affairs or creative services function

Responsibilities

Photograph summits, meetings, retreats, internal programs, portraits, and passport-style photos in a photojournalistic style
Stage participants and select lighting, exposure, and filters for optimal results
Digitally process and correct images using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
Log, archive, and maintain event files, including metadata tagging per industry (IPTC) standards
Perform quality control on internally and externally produced photo work
Track, fulfill, and distribute photo requests across the department and external stakeholders
Build and maintain stock photography collections, from planning through final execution