Scientific Photographer

Analytical Mechanics Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 62,026 - 74,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday leave

401(k) with immediate vesting

Tuition reimbursement

Disability plans

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates in Houston, TX is seeking a Scientific Photographer III to support the NASA eMITS imagery group. The role includes shooting rocket launches, official portraits, and producing multimedia content for NASA communications.

The position requires time-lapse and 360VR work, plus use of Adobe Creative Suite, Hasselblad Phocus, and Photo Mechanic across Windows/Mac systems. A competitive package is offered.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and a valid U.S. passport are required.
• Bachelor's degree in photography/video or related imaging field from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Photograph and video at ceremonies, visiting dignitaries, educational events and NASA special events.
• Capture engineering and hardware imagery; official portraits in a controlled environment.
• Provide video shoots of meetings and activities; professional lighting for production shoots.
• Create time-lapse and 360VR photography and video; offer art direction to customers.
• Develop procedures for image capture; operate imaging workstations and related software.

Skills

Photography

Video production

Lighting techniques

360 VR photography

Education

Bachelor's degree in photography/video

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Hasselblad Phocus

Photo Mechanic

Mac OS

Job description

Job Description

AMA is seeking a Scientific Photographer III to provide photo/video support for JSC Imagery Acquisition Group in support of the NASA Enterprise Multimedia and Integrated Technical Services (eMITS) contract. eMITS is the Agency's enterprise-level contract creating and delivering multimedia and technical communications through the use of the internet, digital platforms, and IT management for NASA's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and Office of Communications (OCOMM). From photographing rocket launches and recoveries, to producing engaging videos, to information technology management, to using social media to share NASA's message, eMITS integrates services for NASA IT and provides NASA's communication to the outside world. Come join us in support of NASA's mission to inspire the world through information and discovery!

Responsibilities

• Award ceremonies, visiting dignitaries, educational events and NASA special events.
• Engineering & hardware photo and video documentation.
• Official portraits in controlled lighting/studio environment.
• Working with video cameras and providing video shoots of meetings and activities.
• Professional photography and lighting for production shoots.
• Time-lapse and 360VR photography & video.
• Consultation and art direction to customers.
• Develop procedures and methods for image capture.
• Work with imaging workstation computers, laptops, Windows Enterprise, Apple Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite, Hasselblad Phocus, Photo Mechanic and other image related software.

Requirements

• Candidates must be a U.S. citizen and have a current valid U.S. passport.
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in photography/video or related imaging field from an accredited University or Technical Institute.

Salary range is $62,026.20 - $74,896.64

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to

• paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave
• salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting
• tuition reimbursement
• short/long term disability plans
• a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options

AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.