Legislative Photographer

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma's Legislative Service Bureau seeks a skilled Legislative Photographer to document state government events, official portraits, and historical moments at the Capitol. The role requires strong technical skills, adaptability, customer-service orientation, and teamwork.

Based at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City, you will cover sessions, committee meetings, and ceremonies, manage an archival archive, collaborate with communications teams, edit imagery, and prepare

Qualifications

• Proven professional photography experience with event coverage and portraits.
• Strong technical skills in lighting, composition and storytelling.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Photography of state legislators, officials, events, and Capitol activities.
• Document legislative sessions and meetings for archival purposes.
• Capture professional portraits of lawmakers and guests as required.
• Edit and retouch photographs to meet standards for publications.
• Prepare images for official use in reports, social media and prints.

Skills

Professional photography

Event coverage

Portrait photography

Photo editing software

Communication skills

Time management

Evening hours flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Photography

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

ACDSee

Job description

Job Posting Title

Legislative Photographer

Agency

423 LEGISLATIVE SERVICE BUREAU

Supervisory Organization

Legislative Service Bureau–State Capitol

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Salary Range: $45,000 - $48,000

Job Description

Overview: The Legislative Service Bureau is seeking a skilled and creative photographer to join our team, which provides a range of photography services to the members of the Oklahoma Legislature. Photographers document the business of State government throughout legislative sessions, take official State portraits, capture special events, and document historical moments. The ideal candidate for this role has strong technical skills, the ability to adapt quickly, is customer-service oriented, and works well in a team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Photography: Take high-quality photographs of state legislators, government officials, events, and activities within the Capitol and its surroundings.
• Event Coverage: Document legislative sessions, committee meetings, and other significant events held at the Capitol.
• Portrait Photography: Capture professional portraits of lawmakers, executives, and distinguished guests as required.
• Art and Architectural Elements of the Capitol: Capture and showcase the art and the building in a visually compelling and accurate manner.
• Archival Work: Organize and maintain an extensive photo archive of Capitol events and historical moments for future reference and historical documentation.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with government officials, communications teams, and event organizers to ensure photography needs are met effectively.
• Editing and Post-Production: Edit and retouch photographs as needed to ensure high quality and adherence to established standards.
• Publication Support: Provide photographs for use in official publications, reports, social media, and other communication channels.
• Image Printing: Manage the printing and distribution of high-quality images for legislators, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specified requirements for official use and personal requests.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a professional photographer, ideally with experience in event coverage and portrait photography.
• Proficiency in digital photography and photo editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, ACDSee).
• Strong understanding of composition, lighting, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively, especially during fast-paced events.
• Flexibility to work evening hours during session as needed.
• Knowledge of state government operations and legislative processes (preferred but not required).

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or certification in Photography, Visual Arts, Journalism, or a related field is preferred.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered.

Working Conditions

• The role is primarily based at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City.
• Will require standing for extended periods during events.
• Traversing multiple sets of stairs daily with limited use of elevators
• Sitting for extended periods of time while editing photos

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.