Mission-Driven Photographer for Public Sector Campaigns

M&C Saatchi World Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Comprehensive medical plans

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

M+C Saatchi World Services US is seeking a highly skilled Photographer to create compelling, publication-ready imagery for federal programs and stakeholder engagement. You’ll work on-location across locations, events, and planned shoots, collaborating with the wider production team to deliver under tight deadlines.

The role requires a strong portfolio, deep technical knowledge of lenses, lighting, and post-production, and willingness to travel domestically within the DMV region and beyond.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent in Photography, Photojournalism, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, Multimedia Production, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently capture high-quality photography at public locations, workplaces, leadership engagements, live events, and other on-location assignments.
• Plan and execute photography across environmental, portraiture, documentary, editorial, and promotional content.
• Translate briefs into photographic approaches, including shot lists, locations, and lighting plans.

Skills

Photography

Adobe Lightroom

Photoshop

Capture One

Lighting

AI tools

Education

BA/BS or equivalent in Photography/Visual Arts

Tools

Adobe Lightroom

Photoshop

Capture One

Job description

M+C Saatchi World Services US is seeking a highly skilled Photographer to create compelling, publication-ready imagery for federal programs and stakeholder engagement. You’ll work on-location across locations, events, and planned shoots, collaborating with the wider production team to deliver under tight deadlines.

The role requires a strong portfolio, deep technical knowledge of lenses, lighting, and post-production, and willingness to travel domestically within the DMV region and beyond.