Photographer/Videographer

640 Acres; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

640 Acres seeks a Photographer/Videographer (Hybrid Shooter) to support strategic communications for Army MEDCOM programs. The role involves photographing and videographing high-visibility events, creating content for executive speechwriting, briefings, and social media, and sustaining media platforms for national and international audiences.

You will assist the Senior Writer, develop tailored outreach campaigns, apply modern storytelling techniques, and ensure compliance with government

Qualifications

• Six or more years of photography and videography experience.
• Ability to capture compelling photographs and footage.
• Familiar with contractor furnished professional camera equipment.
• Capability to capture, edit, and produce reel-type content on mobile devices.
• Strong understanding of modern digital content development and social media.
• Knowledge of government regulations related to social media usage and 508 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored outreach campaigns and strategic communications content.
• Create original photography, videography, and graphic assets for multiple platforms.
• Assist in executive speechwriting, feature stories, and public information projects.
• Maintain and update media assets across national and international channels.
• Apply analytics to measure outcomes and inform improvements.

Skills

Photography

Videography

Storytelling

Social media

Graphic design

Web development

Content creation

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

GoPro

Job description

FUTURE POSITION PENDING AWARD:

Objective:Provide comprehensive strategic communications management support services to the U.S. Army Medical Command, Army Recovery Care Program, and Army Medicine outreach. Develop original, compelling content to reinforce approved program messaging utilizing: Strategic messaging and modern storytelling techniques. Written stories and publications. Social media management and content creation. Still photography and videography. Graphic design and web development.

Specifically, the Photographer/Videographer (Hybrid Shooter) will assist the Senior Writer in supporting development of precision program messages for each identified stakeholder category; development of original, compelling content to reinforce approved program messaging using modern story telling techniques; graphic design, photography and videography, web development, sustainment of both proprietary and non-proprietary media platforms, for publication and distribution of all approved content. The utilization of multi‑media tools and techniques for effective use of national and international media interest during high‑profile events. Analytics to measure outcomes and determine needed improvements.

Description:The Photographer/Videographer (Hybrid Shooter) will be skilled in photography and videography, helping to develop and draft tailored outreach campaigns, strategic communications strategies, and tactical execution plans for high-visibility events for government approval. The role requires photographing and videoing subjects on diverse topics relevant to MEDCOM multi- platform content—including executive speechwriting, feature stories, public information, briefings, and social media—tailored to specific stakeholder categories while ensuring strict alignment with the organizational communication strategy.

The Photographer/Videographer will:

• Be skilled in photography and videography, with a minimum of six years of experience.
• Ability to capture compelling photographs, be adept at videography to include post-product competencies that will engage users and create an interactive relationship with stakeholders.
• Must be trained on and use a contractor furnished professional camera to capture high resolution photographs and videos.
• Should also have the ability to capture, edit, and produce reel‑type content on a cell phone camera and GoPro‑like devices.
• Thorough understanding of modern digital content development. A good understanding of government regulations that pertain to the use of social media platforms.
• Maintain job knowledge to capitalize on emerging trends in the industry. Be knowledgeable of 508 compliance standards: https://www.section508.gov/

Full Benefits Package:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability