Temporary Full Time Photographer

As a Photographer, you will document a variety of events, locations, and people in support of DOL program missions and initiatives from the on-site Creative Services facility. FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm at the DOL Frances Perkins Building in Washington, DC. Responsibilities Photograph summits, meetings, retreats, external tours, internal DOL programs, individuals, passport photos, portraits, and other events as directed Produce photographic sessions and stage participants for optimal photographic outcomes Provide coverage of live events in a photojournalistic approach Select and arrange auxiliary lighting when required Select proper exposures and filters to achieve best results with professional digital cameras Perform digital transfer and manipulation of images using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Photo Mechanic, and other specialized software Replace DNG files with corrected images Log, archive, and maintain event files in the Creative Services database, including tracking jobs, uploading photos to server, backing up photos, maintaining image bank, and adding keyword and IPTC metadata Perform quality control inspections for critical or unique work Track, fulfill, and distribute photo requests for the Department and external stakeholders as applicable Qualifications 10 years of experience photographing portraits, live stage events, and facility tours in a photojournalistic manner Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Photo Mechanic, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat Experience with a variety of professional digital photo cameras Professional portfolio demonstrating competence in artistic use of cameras as well as camera setup and troubleshooting Expertise working with Macintosh and personal computers, including fluency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience.