Mission-Driven Photographer & Imaging Specialist

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Flexible Spending Account

Long-term and Short-term disability

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse in Boone, NC is seeking a Photographer/Imaging Specialist to join our Communications team. The role involves travel to capture images and stories that support time-sensitive assignments and advance the organization's mission.

The ideal candidate holds an A.A.S. or B.A. in Photography with 2–4 years of experience, proficiency in Lightroom, Photoshop, and Photo Mechanic, and strong studio lighting skills. This is a faith-based role with on-site benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.S) or Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from accredited University or technical school with concentration in Photography and two (2) to (4) four years if relevant photography experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of combined intentional photography experience strongly preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Photo Mechanic highly desired
• Ability to adopt new software proficiencies
• Strong knowledge of photography methods, tools, equipment, and studio lighting
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Travel nationally and internationally to capture images and stories.
• Assist the Photo Archivist with metadata management in Merlin and the DAM system, using Adobe software.
• Document on-campus events and support the President's Office with portraits and product photography.
• Develop visual storytelling concepts through research and planning while staying current with digital photography trends.
• Collaborate with the Web team, Broadcast department, writers and fellow photographers to create imagery for web/print platforms.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Photography basics

Creative storytelling

Studio lighting

Travel readiness

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Photography

Bachelor's degree in Photography

Tools

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Photoshop

Photo Mechanic

Job description

Samaritan's Purse in Boone, NC is seeking a Photographer/Imaging Specialist to join our Communications team. The role involves travel to capture images and stories that support time-sensitive assignments and advance the organization's mission.

The ideal candidate holds an A.A.S. or B.A. in Photography with 2–4 years of experience, proficiency in Lightroom, Photoshop, and Photo Mechanic, and strong studio lighting skills. This is a faith-based role with on-site benefits.