Photo Specialist

Joni and Friends; Agoura Hills (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Joni and Friends is seeking a versatile photographer to join our Marketing team in California. The role encompasses shooting ministry events, staff portraits, and product photos, plus developing shoots to meet outreach goals.

You will edit and retouch images, maintain a cloud-based DAM, and provide production support for video shoots and live events. Travel domestically and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a versatile photographer with professional-quality photos.
• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant industry experience.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge).

Responsibilities

• Photograph domestic and international ministry events for marketing and ministry purposes.
• Take professional-quality event photos and staff headshots.
• Develop shoots: plan, light, and execute with staff coordination.
• Manage photo editing, retouching, and color correction.
• Support video production and live event AV operations.
• Maintain and improve the ministry-wide DAM system and archives.

Skills

Versatile photography

Adobe Creative Cloud

Color/lighting editing

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant industry experience

Tools

Photoshop

Lightroom

Bridge

Job description

Duties:

1. Photographer
   
   
   
   1. Take professional-quality event photos of ministry activities, bringing a photojournalist and marketer’s sensibility to subject and composition
   
   
   2. Take high-quality staff headshots, portraits, and staged product photos
   
   
   3. Travel domestically and internationally, capturing photos of ministry outreaches useful for fundraising, promotion, and social media
   
   
   
   


2. Develop Photo Shoots
   
   
   
   1. Plan, conceptualize, and schedule shoots with various staff to meet ministry objectives
   
   
   2. Responsible for lighting, composition, look, and execution of photo shoots
   
   
   3. Work with staff to secure locations, talent, and props as needed
   
   
   
   


3. Photojournalist
   
   
   
   1. Photograph domestic and international ministry outreaches and events for marketing and ministry purposes
   
   
   2. Gather written or recorded stories to support photos for use in newsletters, appeals, social media, and other marketing and ministry purposes
   
   
   
   


4. Professional Photo Editing, Alteration, and Retouching
   
   
   
   1. Filter and batch edit (adjusting color and levels for) groups of photos before they are shared internally within Joni and Friends for selection
   
   
   2. Edit photos requested from the Marketing team and the general staff
   
   
   3. Retouch portraits to remove blemishes, smooth skin in a natural way, and remove objects
   
   
   
   


5. Digital Asset Management (DAM) and Photo Library Administration
   
   
   
   1. Along with a team of key Media Library admins, support the ongoing development and upkeep of a ministry-wide cloud-based DAM system
   
   
   2. Develop and improve photo archive processes to increase efficiency and to meet the changing needs of Joni and Friends and the technology landscape
   
   
   3. Supervise photo archive processes; work with other Creative Team members, volunteers, and interns, according to procedures established with Creative Team management
   
   
   4. Track photo archive processes including incoming photo batches, photo requests, and photo shoot requests using Asana
   
   
   5. Respond to photo requests; includes editing and delivering photos to staff members as requested
   
   
   6. Process incoming batches of photos for the photo archive; includes photos of ministry events taken by volunteer photographers, freelancers, or Marketing team members
   
   
   
   


6. Additional Photography Service Responsibilities
   
   
   
   1. Photo Recommendations: pull selections of photos to meet the needs of a project or staff
   
   
   2. Review print proofs of Marketing materials and make recommendations for adjusting photo edits for print
   
   
   3. Provide guidance on volunteer photographers: give guidance on volunteer photographer processes and may provide training when necessary to volunteer photographers
   
   
   4. Photography Gear Maintenance: responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of gear related to field and studio photography
   
   
   
   


7. Video Production Support
   
   
   
   1. Provide production support for video shoots, as needed; this may include moving or setting up gear, dressing sets, running teleprompter, or operating production equipment
   
   
   2. Should have familiarity and basic experience operating video cameras, audio and other productions equipment
   
   
   3. Basic video editing as needed, to support needs of the Creative Team
   
   
   
   


8. Audio-Visual Support for Live Events
   
   
   
   1. Operate the teleprompter and notes monitor
   
   
   2. Operate cameras at events, as needed
   
   
   3. Support tech and general setup for conferences and events
   
   
   
   


9. Additional Marketing Project Support – Support the development and execution of Marketing campaigns and projects, as needed


10. Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor to support department and organizational needs

Qualifications:

• Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith


• Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry


• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant industry experience


• Valid passport and driver’s license are required


• Proven experience as a versatile photographer taking professional-quality photos


• Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud Software (particularly Photoshop, Lightroom, and Bridge)


• Willing to travel domestically and internationally for production as part of the Marketing team


• Able to QC one’s own work, high attention to detail, and work well within a team


• Able to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines


• Good interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to effectively organize and prioritize a wide range of daily tasks with varied deadlines


• Must have a strong sense of confidentiality


• Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable

Physical Requirements:

This position involves both sedentary office work and occasional physical activity during and in preparation of events, photo shoots, video productions, and live Audio-Visual support. The employee must be able to sit for extended periods, operate a computer and other standard office equipment, and communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through virtual platforms. During events, the role may require standing or walking for extended periods, bending, reaching, carrying materials, moving equipment, and setting up or breaking down event spaces, transporting and operating a camera and other production equipment. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull items such as boxes, signage, supplies, cameras and production gear up to 40 pounds. The employee must have the ability to travel to domestic and international locations, ranging from shorter trips to more extensive stays.

Work is primarily performed in an office setting but also includes offsite environments such as hotels, conference centers, and outreach facilities, and environments related to the people we serve and other on-camera talent. Offsite work may involve varying temperatures, lighting, and noise levels, as well as periods of increased activity during event setup and execution. Employees are expected to maintain professionalism, safety awareness, and flexibility while adapting to different environments and schedules.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Compensation:

$23.50 - $27.00 per hour. This is a hybrid position, in office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, remote Wednesday and Friday.

EMPLOYEE MINISTRY ENGAGEMENT:

Joni and Friends is a Christ-centered community. Therefore, we expect every employee at Joni and Friends to excel in their walk with Christ and in their specific employment role in our Christian community. We purposely create a gospel-centered environment and offer leadership and development training to help employees perform their work with integrity and excellence, serving in our Christian community at Joni and Friends to fulfill our religious ministry: to share the gospel and serve people living with disabilities.

All employees do this, regardless of their specific role, by:

• Modeling Joni and Friends’ Christian beliefs and practices to advance our gospel mission during working hours and nonworking hours


• Supporting fellow staff and volunteers at Joni and Friends in following Christ, by praying for each other, sharing Scripture and setting an example of how to live a faithful Christian life


• Engaging in the lives of people living with disabilities with love, dignity, and in a manner that commends and proclaims the gospel.


• Participating or leading in prayer and worship during meetings, events, and outreaches


• Affirming the Joni and Friends Statement of Faith annually and not engaging in any conduct or promoting any religious beliefs inconsistent with such beliefs


• Upholding and advancing Joni and Friends’ Mission and Vision through a focus on our Values.


• Actively attending a church that has a statement of faith that does not contradict Joni and Friends’ Statement of Faith

Joni and Friends seeks to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do together as a Christian community. Employment at Joni and Friends is not only a job but a ministry and a calling from God.