Duties
Plans, shoots and edits photographs for a variety of projects. Creates retouched images and intricate composites in Photoshop, suitable for official portraits of government officials. Conceptualizes and develops visual assets that align with SAA. Assesses color, density, and contrast in photographic images by applying principles of color theory to enhance visual appeal. Employs skilled batch imagery processing and metadata ingesting techniques. Maintains and cleans equipment, ensuring optimal functionality. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.
Qualifications
Other Duties/ Responsibilities
- Records and edits video to produce short-form video products.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and customers.
- Effectively communicates with a diverse group of subjects and provides clear direction in a respectful manner.
Required Work Experience
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience working as a professional photographer.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge
- Knowledge of photographic principles including the framing and practices of photographic shoots.
- Skill in accurately assessing color, density, and contrast in photographic images with acute attention to detail.
- Knowledge of AP style caption writing.
- Skilled in batch imagery processing and metadata ingesting.
- Demonstrated skill with the Adobe suite and Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, and the Microsoft Office suite, on PC and Apple platforms.
- Communication and Collaboration Skills.
- Critical evaluation.
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
Desired Qualifications
- At least 5 years of professional experience in photography, visual communication, or a related field.
- Strong skills in photography, videography, and multimedia production.
- Ability to contribute to multimedia projects with creativity and technical proficiency.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work effectively in a high-stakes and high-pressure environment.
- Demonstrated track record of providing excellent customer service to executive leadership and/or prominent public figures.
Working Conditions
- Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
- This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
- Moderate (carrying of items less than 50 pounds); Work requires employee to be outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Work requires frequent physical effort walking, bending, crawling, standing for long durations; Working on ladders, scaffolding, or stages.
- Working in confined spaces (bending and crawling).
- Schedule fluctuates and is expected to work early mornings, late evenings and weekends, with little to no notice.
- Some traveling may be required.
Education
High School Diploma/ GED.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How to Apply
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
Next steps
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.