Visual Content Creator | Photography
About The Position
The Visual Content Creator’s primary responsibility is capturing high-quality photography for the Atlanta City Council, while also supporting videography, editing, and graphic design projects. The role creates compelling visual storytelling for Council initiatives, meetings, events, and community engagement. It requires independent judgment, technical expertise, and creative discretion in collaboration with Communications and Council staff. The position receives general direction from the Communications Director and has creative discretion over production approach. The employee plans shoot and editing schedules and collaborates with the Communications Director, Council Chief of Staff, Councilmembers, and Council staff. The role includes frequent travel to Council meetings, events, and community locations, and may involve indoor and outdoor photography in varying conditions. It follows the City’s hybrid work schedule as assigned: at least four days per week in person at City worksites or facilities, with the option to work remotely one day per week subject to eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The schedule may change to five days in person. The position involves medium physical work, including occasionally exerting up to 25 pounds of force and frequently up to 10 pounds to move cameras, tripods, lighting kits, and video production equipment.
Requirements
- Expertise in photography principles, composition, and lighting techniques.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
- Familiarity with video editing systems and broadcast-quality production.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to conceptualize and execute creative projects from start to finish.
- Minimum five years of professional photography experience.
- A bachelor’s degree in Photography, Visual Media, Broadcast Journalism, or a related field is preferred; on an exceptional basis, additional years of experience may substitute for the degree, with a minimum of seven years of professional related experience.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including moving equipment weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.
Nice To Haves
- Videography and editing experience.
- Experience covering government or political events.
- Municipal or public sector experience.
- Five to eight years of professional photography experience.
- Three to five years covering politics as a photojournalist.
- Advanced skills in video production and graphic design.
Responsibilities
- Capture professional photographs of Council meetings, events, and community activities.
- Maintain an organized archive of current and past photographs and videos.
- Edit photos and videos for social media, reports, and promotional materials.
- Apply advanced techniques for color correction, sound design, and visual effects.
- Create graphics and layouts for digital and print collateral.
- Work with Communications staff to produce visuals aligned with Council branding.
- Identify opportunities to enhance social media platforms through visual content.
- Coordinate with internal divisions to stay informed about events and initiatives.
- Operate and maintain cameras, lenses, lighting gear, sound equipment, and editing stations.
- Evaluate equipment needs and recommend upgrades.
- Manage projects requiring external vendors for additional production services.
- Direct talent during photo and video shoots as needed.
- Ensure quality control and maintain the Council’s visual identity.
- Uphold photojournalistic ethics and integrity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
