Photographer

Competitive Range works in partnership with the government to provide Strategic Communications Services and functions enabling successful delivery of high impact communication products, services, and activities that showcase a Federal Civilian Agency's vision for a world-class digital experience for stakeholders. We provide sophisticated, creative, strategic communication expertise that is familiar with complex IT system development and delivery for wide-ranging communication support to myriad stakeholders for a Federal Civilian Agency's large-scale IT services.

The Photographer role involves capturing visually compelling and strategic images to enhance the official's communication efforts.

Roles and responsibilities:

Photography Planning and Coordination:

• Strategic Briefings: Collaborate with communication teams to understand the strategic goals and messaging objectives for visual content.

• Shot Planning: Develop shot lists and creative concepts to align photography with the official's communication strategy.

On-site Photography:

• Event Coverage: Attend official events, meetings, and engagements to capture high-quality photographs that tell a story and reinforce key messages.

• Candid Moments: Capture candid and posed shots to create a comprehensive visual narrative of the official's activities.

Photo Editing and Enhancement:

• Post-Processing: Edit and enhance photographs using industry-standard software to ensure visual consistency and adherence to established branding guidelines.

• Retouching: Perform retouching and corrections as needed to produce polished and professional images.

Media Interaction:

• Media Support: Collaborate with media outlets to provide high-quality photographs for press releases, articles, and other media coverage.

• Captioning and Metadata: Ensure accurate and informative captions and metadata accompany images for media distribution.

Archiving and Cataloging:

• Digital Asset Management: Establish and maintain a well-organized digital archive of photographs for easy retrieval and future use.

• Metadata Tagging: Implement metadata tagging to enhance the searchability and categorization of images.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Equipment Oversight: Manage and maintain photography equipment, ensuring it is in optimal condition for on-site assignments.

• Technology Proficiency: Stay current with advancements in photography technology and software tools.

Collaboration with Communication Teams:

• Creative Collaboration: Work closely with communication professionals to align visual content with overarching communication goals.

• Feedback Integration: Integrate feedback and direction from communication teams to continuously refine and improve photography strategies.

Compliance and Ethics:

• Security and Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information and images with the utmost confidentiality and in compliance with security protocols.

• Ethical Standards: Adhere to ethical guidelines and industry standards in all aspects of photography.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Photography Reports: Provide regular reports on photography activities, including event coverage, image usage, and any notable achievements.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of photography projects, ensuring a comprehensive record of all visual assets produced.

The Photographer for a Strategic Communications Support Federal contract plays a crucial role in visually representing the senior government official, contributing to the success of communication initiatives through impactful and strategic imagery.

Qualifications/Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience within the Federal space
  
• BA / BS degree preferred
  
• Working Knowledge Microsoft Office Tools
  
• Excellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skills
  
• Must be a US Citizen
  
• Must be clearable through Federal Civilian security clearance process, for access to national security programs

Physical Demands

• Ability to type, communicate via telephone and sit for extended periods of time.