Photographer, Casual Job at The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly

The Photographer will be responsible for creating, producing, and executing photo content that supports the company’s capabilities, values, and culture.
Responsibilities

Develop and execute original photography in response to creative briefs and brand initiatives for emotional storytelling and enhanced audience engagement
Capture employee stories and technical documentation for internal/external platforms, briefings, and trade publications
Lead in-studio and on-location shoots, including set assembly, lighting design, and talent direction
Create emotionally resonant visual content that engages target audiences across multiple channels
Provide corporate portraits for organizational materials, conferences, and publications
Manage post-production workflows, including batch editing, asset organization, and file management
Availability to participate and potentially lead in-studio and on-location photo shoots, including assembling sets, styling props, and managing lighting with either continuous or strobes
Maintain studio equipment, props, and sets (regularly lifting ~25lbs)
Coordinate production logistics: scheduling, equipment maintenance, and project tracking
Respond to time-sensitive photo requests in a deadline-driven environment
Maintain proper image naming conventions, post-production workflows, including batch editing, organizing assets, and ensuring consistent file management practices, and perform daily backups of all photo shoots
Research emerging production technologies and recommend equipment upgrades
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in photography or similar creative/design field
Five to seven years of experience working as a Photographer, production, and editing
Extensive experience with photo retouching
A dynamic rich portfolio website that represents you and your work
Excellent production skills with the ability to pull in the appropriate assets needed and work independently
Collaborative with the ability to concept fresh ideas that remain on brand
Advanced knowledge of lifestyle and location photography
Excellent communication skills and a teamwork mentality to collaborate with the internal stakeholders to showcase companies’ messaging while maintaining high receptivity to feedback
Ability to multitask effectively, organize workflows, remain flexible in dynamic situations, and follow established processes while providing suggestions for improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and productivity in tight deadlines
Exceptional organizational skills
Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Premier Pro
Possess equipment and software proficiency including experience with Mac and PC platforms, familiarity with related equipment such as lighting rigs, microphones, gimbals, drones, and stabilizers
Willingness to travel on occasion to support production needs
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Preferred Qualifications

Possess a current TS‑SCI clearance
Experience with DAM software
Awareness of graphic design
Knowledge of filming and editing videos
Experience working as a Videographer, video production, editing and development
Compensation

Pay Basis: Hourly. Grade-based pay range: $0.00 - $480.00 per hour.
Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Leadership Competencies

Operate Strategically
Lead Change
Engage with Impact
Foster Innovation
Deliver Results
Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
Security Clearance

Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.

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