Photographer & Content Creator

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A humanitarian organisation in Singapore seeks a Photographer & Content Creator to document its efforts through impactful photography and visual storytelling. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience, a strong portfolio, and familiarity with social media. Join the team to help bring the mission to life through compelling content creation.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in photography or content creation.
• Strong portfolio of events, portraits, and human-interest stories.
• Comfortable with smartphones or mirrorless cameras for photo/video.

Responsibilities

• Capture events and human-interest stories through photography.
• Organise and maintain a clear archive of all photos.
• Support the production of short-form videos for social media.

Skills

Solid photography skills

Short-form video production

Organisational skills

Understanding of social media

Mandarin understanding

Education

Diploma in photography or related field

Tools

Lightroom

Photoshop

CapCut

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

We are seeking a dedicatedPhotographer & Content Creatorto capture the heart of Tzu Chi’s humanitarian efforts through impactful photography and authentic visual storytelling. This role focuses on photographing events and human-interest stories that reflect the compassion and connection at the core of our work. As part of our in-house media & storytelling team, you’ll also support short‑form video content creation for social media platforms. If you have a strong eye for detail, a passion for people‑focused work, and a steady presence behind the lens, we welcome you to help bring our mission to life.

Job Descriptions

Photography & Visual Storytelling

• Participate in content strategy and assignment planning, contributing ideas for photo coverage, storytelling angles, and content formats.
• Attend and document events, activities, and human‑interest stories across Tzu Chi’s service centres through compelling photography.
• Capture meaningful, people‑focused images that support storytelling aligned with Tzu Chi’s mission and values.
• Collaborate with writers, editors, and videographers to develop cohesive multimedia content packages.
• Post‑process images with attention to technical quality and narrative clarity, including captioning and metadata tagging.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of images following established naming and filing protocols.

Image & Content Archiving

• Organise and maintain a clear, easy‑to‑access archive of all photos from staff and volunteers.
• Review volunteer‑submitted photos carefully to ensure they meet quality and filing standards.
• Adhere to departmental standards for metadata, tagging, and categorisation.
• Ensure all content complies with PDPA, consent and copyright standards.
• Support long‑term documentation efforts by maintaining high‑quality records of key activities and milestones.

Short‑Form Video & Social Content

• Support the production of simple short‑form videos (e.g. behind‑the‑scenes, volunteer features, event snippets) when needed.
• Assist with filming and basic editing using mobile or mirrorless setups and accessible editing tools (e.g. CapCut, Adobe Premiere).
• Contribute to digital storytelling efforts on platforms such as YouTube Shorts and TikTok under the editorial direction.
• Ensure all visual content aligns with Tzu Chi’s tone, values, and ethical representation guidelines.

Equipment & Admin Support

• Maintain photography equipment and accessories, ensuring regular charging, upkeep, and safe storage.
• Manage and fulfil two types of photo requests from internal departments:
• A. Provide existing photos from past events, activities, or published materials.
• B. Coordinate and arrange new photography sessions for events or special projects (e.g., volunteer ID photos), then deliver the final images.
• Assist in organising shoot logistics to ensure smooth operations and timely content delivery.
• Oversee image usage requests, securing proper approvals and ensuring compliance with privacy, copyright, and organisational policies.

Volunteer Engagement & Coordination

• Work with volunteer photographers and content contributors to support event and story coverage.
• Prepare pre‑shoot briefings, assign tasks, and follow up post‑event to ensure smooth collaboration.
• Maintain clear communication and a positive working relationship with media volunteers.
• Support basic training efforts, such as introductory photography workshops or field guidance, to build volunteer capacity.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in photography, visual communications, media production, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in photography, media, or content creation.
• Solid photography skills with a strong portfolio of events, portraits, and/or human‑interest stories.
• Basic short‑form video skills – comfortable with shooting and editing simple clips.
• Proficient with smartphones or mirrorless cameras for both photo and video.
• Basic knowledge of editing software (e.g. Lightroom, Photoshop, CapCut, Premiere Pro).
• Familiarity with social media platforms and an understanding of what makes content engaging.
• Well‑organised, with good file management and archiving habits.
• Able to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Understanding of Mandarin is a plus (to handle Chinese‑language materials and interactions).
• Willingness to work outside office hours occasionally, with time‑off provided as compensation.