STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

62d•$58,000 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a self-motivated, driven, creative, and committed Staff Photographer to produce high-quality content. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on visual storytelling. This role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, immersing oneself in the shipyard's industrial environment, understanding operations, and collaborating with shipbuilders in office, studio, and waterfront settings. The candidate must be a fast learner with outstanding attention to detail and the confidence to make quick decisions in a constantly changing industrial setting.

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.
Portrait skills including lighting setup and coaching 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 year of relevant experience.
OR NNS Apprentice School graduate.
OR Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate.
OR High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience.
OR 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 for internal and public communication channels.
Edits, delivers, and archives imagery without the use of artificial intelligence.
Obtains specific information about captured content and develops detailed captions to ensure accuracy.
Delivers products in the proper file size and type, often with quick turnaround times.
Photographs studio headshots using professional studio lighting equipment.
Photographs 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 for promotion, marketing, publicity, manufacturing, engineering, or administrative needs.
Arranges equipment such as lighting, screens, and shades.
Sets camera for correct angle, distance, light, and timing.
Enlarges, reduces, and intensifies prints.
Uses a variety of still cameras and related equipment.
Conducts extensive site surveys, logistics planning, and physical work including lifting and climbing in an industrial setting.
Documents work on ships in the shipyard and at sea, and from elevated locations.
Participates in the company’s emergency response organization.
Works outside of first shift hours, including weekends, as assignments dictate, including support of various special events.