Photographer Associate 2
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Job Location:
Newport News, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Req ID: 46355
Team: O29 CORP COMM DEPT
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement:No
Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were the sole designer builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers engineers and software developers to solution architects technical subject matter experts and system users. Anchored in our rich 135-year history we collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
Photographer that is self-motivated driven creative and committed to producing high-quality content for Newport News Shipbuilding. The qualified candidate will thrive working in a fast-paced environment to capture content with a strong emphasis on visual storytelling. Will be expected to immerse themselves into the shipyard environment become familiar with operations and collaborate with all departments both in office studio and waterfront settings.
Responsible for using a variety of cameras to capture content of company products facilities employees and guests as required for internal and public communication channels. Edits delivers and archives imagery with proper file size type etc. Photographs studio headshots with professional studio lighting equipment as well as environmental portraits with a variety of off-camera lighting equipment. Prints photographs on large format printers as required.
Photographs products persons buildings machinery equipment parts and other subjects as required for promotion and marketing publicity manufacturing engineering or administrative needs. Arranges equipment such as lighting screens and shades; loads film; sets camera for correct angle distance light and timing required; exposes and develops film; enlarges reduces and intensifies prints; uses a variety of still cameras and related equipment.
The shipyard is an industrial environment and the candidate will be required to work in an industrial setting that requires extensive site surveys logistics planning and physical work including lifting and climbing. Individual will be required to document work on ships in the shipyard and at sea and from elevated locations. This position is part of the companys emergency response organization. Work is mostly on first shift however candidate will be required work outside of first shift hours including weekends as assignments dictate including support of various special events.
Must Have
Associates Degree and 1 years of relevant experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associates Degree to meet minimum qualifications:
- NNS Apprentice School graduate
- Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
- High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing Shipbuilding Trades Military experience
- High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing Shipbuilding Trades Military experience
Nice to Have
- Proficient technical camera skills with the ability to take photographs in manual mode on professional grade DSLR cameras.
- Extensive experience taking photos in outdoor and indoor environments with on camera and off camera lighting equipment when needed.
- Portrait skills to include lighting setup and skills to coach individuals through a portrait session.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite specifically Lightroom and Photoshop.
- FAA-Certified Drone Pilot license to fly a drone at NNS and surrounding areas to capture photo/video content for the company.
- Experience with video creation editing and producing.
- Experience in other Adobe Creative Suite programs such as InDesign Premiere etc.
- Printing skills to include setting up files to print on large format printers as well as handling large prints.
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical prescription drug dental and vision plan choices on-site health centers tele-medicine wellness resources employee assistance programs savings plan options (401K) financial education and planning tools life insurance tuition reimbursement employee discounts early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally you may also call 1- for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Required Experience:
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