Photographer IV

The Media Specialist will support the U.S. Navy in Keyport, Washington. Responsibilities Include: • Capturing studio and environmental portraits, as well as events, using industry-standard DSLR camera systems and a combination of available light, strobe lighting, and portable strobes with power packs and reflectors • Editing and enhancing photographs using Adobe Creative Suite software, ensuring images are appropriately cropped, edited, and captioned according to DoD/Navy/AP style guidelines • Writing compelling captions to support images based on information provided by subject matter experts (SME) • Providing photography support for approximately 300-400 distinct events per year, delivering images suitable for internal and external communication products, including print materials, online publications, social media, and digital signage • Maintaining a current photography archive categorized for both public and non-public release • Ensuring all photographs are properly archived with metadata within two business days on the designated Code 103 digital library • Acknowledging photography requests within 24 hours/one business day and coordinate services within 72 hours of request • Delivering finished products within 72 hours/three business days after the event's completion • Ensuring all photography support work products are reviewed and approved by Code 103 prior to release Required Qualifications and Skills: • Proven experience in professional photography, with a strong portfolio showcasing studio portraits, event coverage, and artistic images • Proficiency in using DSLR camera systems, strobe lighting, and Adobe Creative Suite software (particularly Photoshop and Lightroom) for editing and retouching photographs • Attention to detail in editing, cropping, and captioning photographs to meet specific style and formatting guidelines • Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand and convey complex technical ideas in image captions • Able to manage multiple photography assignments simultaneously and deliver high-quality results within specified timeframes • Comfortable working in both controlled and uncontrolled environments, adjusting lighting setups and techniques accordingly We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race; ethnicity; religion; gender; age; national origin; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity; family responsibilities; matriculation; physical or mental disabilities; political affiliation; genetic information; status as a protected veteran; or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.