Network Photographer/Photo Researcher

This job is no longer available

Search for More Jobs
National Audubon Society
New York, NY, USA
Full-time

Reporting to the Photo Director, the network photographer will use a keen eye and technical skill to document, via still photography and video, events and stories that unfold throughout Audubon’s vast network of chapters, offices, centers, and partners. Between assignments, s/he will play a critical role in archiving and researching photographic content for use by the organization. 

We are a small team doing big things, and we are looking for a motivated team member that can immediately make a positive impact. If that’s you, please include a cover letter with a linked portfolio or work products when applying to this position.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Travel domestically (and potentially internationally) to document Audubon’s work throughout its multi-tiered network, including people, places, birds, plants, events, still lifes, and portraits.
  • Film interviews and B-roll for use in videos.
  • Perform job independently and professionally while in the field, ensuring Audubon's standard of photographic excellence is upheld.
  • Manage complex photo projects involving multiple stories, locations, and dates.
  • Edit, optimize, and input metadata (captions, credits, and keywords) for photo files and upload them into Audubon’s Digital Asset Management system.
  • Onboard and train new users of the Digital Asset Management system.
  • Handle and archive model releases.
  • Provide photo-research assistance for Audubon’s network needs.
  • Keep informed about ethics in bird and documentary photography.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's Degree in visual arts, photography, or related field required.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Two to four years of professional experience shooting photos and video.
  • Ability to operate in both creative and logistical modes, manage multiple deadlines, and easily pivot between individual and collaborative projects.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Lightroom and advanced Photoshop skills preferred.
  • Familiarity with Adobe Premiere and video-editing ability preferred.
  • Experience with innovative video tools (such as drones, 360, etc) a plus.
  • Interest in environmental issues, conservation, birds and/or birding.
How to Apply: 

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/3750/network-photographer-photo-r...

Job Function: 
Conservation & Environmental Science

Organization Info

National Audubon Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Website: 
audubon.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1972
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Mission: 

Audubon saves birds and their habitats throughout the America using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation.

Audubon operates an extensive network of National conservation programs, 23 state and regional offices, 41 centers, 23 sanctuaries and 463 independent chapters. Our work is a powerful combination of science, on the ground conservation, policy and engagement expertise that strives to protect and restore habitat, and to build the durable public will to implement policies that safeguard birds, other wildlife and the resources that sustain us all-in the U.S. and across the Americas.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 28 2018
Active Until: 
Sep 28 2018
Hiring Organization: 
National Audubon Society
industry: 
Nonprofit