Video, Photography, Imagery Production and Distribution Support Professional

ATG Europe; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ATG Europe is seeking a Video, Photography, Imagery Production and Distribution Support Professional for the European Space Agency in Cologne to help communicate HRE's missions and activities through graphic and multimedia content.

The role covers photo/video coverage, editing and motion graphics, asset management, and sourcing imagery from ESA archives, working with engineers, scientists and external partners to ensure ESA branding and delivery across channels.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Photography, Film Production, Multimedia, Digital Media, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum seven years of professional experience in photography, videography and multimedia production.
• Proven experience delivering coverage for corporate, technical, scientific, or live events.
• Proficiency with professional camera equipment, studio setups, lighting, and green-screen productions.
• Advanced knowledge of video editing and motion graphics tools.
• Experience creating content for multiple channels including websites, social media, and exhibitions.
• Fluent English; knowledge of another European language is a plus.
• Eligibility to live and work in the EU; willingness to travel.

Aufgaben

• Photo and video coverage at ESTEC and EAC, in studio and on location.
• Edit videos and montages for traditional and social media formats.
• Search, review, and store videos; ensure content approval.
• Create 3D elements for motion design; adapt videos to ESA branding.
• Download and manage ISS imagery; distribute to education offices.
• Maintain and set up the HRE photo/video studio and equipment.
• Provide training for filming and photography.
• Coordinate with engineers, scientists, astronauts and external suppliers.

Kenntnisse

Video production

Photography

Video editing

Motion graphics

Content distribution

Ausbildung

Master's degree

Tools

Camera equipment

Studio lighting

Green screen setup

Asset management

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a Video, Photography, Imagery Production and Distribution Support Professional on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) for their location in Cologne, Germany, to join their Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration.

The successful candidate will produce graphic and multimedia animated content, photographs and videos for supporting the communication and outreach of all technical, scientific and programmatic aspects HRE’s missions and activities.

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage).

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

• Photo and Video Coverage:

  • Organise and perform photographic and video coverage at ESTEC and EAC in offices, in a studio against a green screen and on location during events.

• Video Edits and Montages:

  • Support the edit of video productions for traditional and social media formats;

  • Download, review, and store videos according to agreed processes;

  • Provide video editing and animation of graphics;

  • Search for supporting video materials in ESA’s video archives and external stock footage;

  • Ensure content approval of video productions;

  • Offer creative input to video production;

  • Provide multiple versions of videos, adapted to the requirement of various channels (YouTube, Instagram, exhibition, etc) as requested, as well as b-rolls for ESA’s Videos for professionals, where necessary;

  • Create or select from sound libraries sound effect for enhancing user experience;

  • Create simple 3D elements needed for motion design production;

  • Edit and adapt external videos to be compliant with the ESA Brand elements.

• Image Download from the ISS and In-Flight Call Set-up:

  • Download all relevant images and movies from the International Space Station, using a secured access through the data set within the secured environment;

  • Store all imagery on the local secured server;

  • Obtain/collect clearance by NASA for further distribution;

  • Distribute relevant imagery to the users and institutes in charge of the on-board experiments;

  • Make material available for further editing, be it on site or off site;

  • Distribute relevant footages to the education office when applicable;

  • Distribute the material into the photo gallery and social media pages of the astronauts, when applicable;

  • Organise in flight calls with the ISS crew;

  • Edit videos, stop motion and animated GIF files of the images and films downloaded from the ISS, in combination with material from the archives.

• Photographic and Video Asset Maintenance:

  • Set-up and maintain the HRE photo & video studio;

  • Maintain HRE video and photographic equipment and assets;

  • Procure new equipment when needed;

  • Archive pictures with relevant keywords, tags, etc. within ESA Photo Library;

  • Provide training for filming and photography.

ATG is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment.

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Photography, Film Production, Multimedia, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field;
• At least 7 years of professional experience in photography, videography, video editing, and multimedia content production;
• Proven experience delivering photo and video coverage for corporate, technical, scientific, or live events;
• Strong proficiency with professional camera equipment, studio setups, lighting, audio equipment, and green-screen productions;
• Advanced knowledge of video editing and motion graphics tools;
• Experience creating and adapting multimedia content for multiple channels, including websites, social media, YouTube, exhibitions, and live events;
• Experience with digital asset management, archiving, metadata tagging, and maintaining photo/video libraries.;
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers, scientists, astronauts, communications teams, management, and external suppliers;
• Strong organisational, communication, and creative skills, with the ability to work autonomously under pressure;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken;
• Knowledge of another European language is an asset.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the European Union;
• Willing and able to travel when required.

• Due date: 2026-11-24