Photographer

KeenLogic is seeking a Photographer to join our team in D.C.!  This short-term contract Photographer will provide on-location photo services, in studio photo services and support House-Wide events. This position will offer creative solutions to meet the needs and requirements of Members and Committees.

Candidate Capabilities Requirements/Experience The Photographer is responsible for providing digital media-related support services for Member, Committee, and House support offices, primarily in the areas of photography, postproduction and multimedia. In collaboration with the program area supervisor and director, participates in all stages of the photographic development lifecycle, including gathering requirements, concept development, tools selection, post production, development, and delivery.

Candidate Specific Requirements 

•Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, or related field, equivalent work experience.

•Three years experience in photography, including digital media. At least 2 years of in-house and/or firm/agency photography experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience using the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite with emphasis on Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign. 

• Knowledge of multi camera systems to include Nikon, Canon and Sony 

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Understanding of Microsoft Office 365 is desired. 

• Utilizes both MAC and PC. 

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including needs assessment, meeting quality standards and evaluation of customer satisfaction. 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with elected officials, senior staff, information systems professionals and non-technical users. 

• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with cross functional CAO staff as well as customers and stakeholders. 

• Must be able to work additional hours as needed. Must be able to secure and maintain Federal Government security clearances as deemed appropriate by senior management. 

• Ability to work additional hours as necessary. 

Description of Work 

• Consults with customers and stakeholders to determine needs and ensure customer satisfaction of desired services in the areas of photography and digital media. 
• Creates photographic and multimedia content in support of communications, outreach or engagement campaigns, including social media platforms. 
• Handles multiple projects with fluctuating and competing deadlines. 
• Provides and undergoes peer to peer review and/or quality checks on work products. 
• Participates in project teams supporting House offices on high-profile or complex projects, often in tight-turnaround situations. 
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current photography/multimedia software and techniques, with an emphasis on the Adobe Creative Suite. 
• Provides feedback and input on planning issues and the day-to-day functions. 
• Prepare recommendations for improvements, modifications and/or enhancements to assure responsiveness to changing requirements. Inform senior management of unusual problems and unanticipated constraints of resource requirements in a timely manner. 
• Assists in the development and implementation of workplace policies, standards, procedures, practices, and communication programs. 
• Participates in the development and distribution of all related program documents and materials. 
• Performs other official duties as assigned.