Statewide Photographer & Photojournalist

State of Illinois; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation days

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Pension plan

Job summary

Illinois Office of Communication & Information seeks a professional still photographer to cover news conferences, State events, and provide portrait services. The role involves traveling statewide, supporting design projects, and documenting Illinois history through photography.

The position requires photography training and editing software experience, with overtime and background checks as part of employment. CMS offers comprehensive benefits and a unionized work environment.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to two years of college, including coursework in photography.
• Requires one year of photographic and image processing work experience as a journey level Photographer.

Responsibilities

• Serve as agency photographer for the Springfield area and statewide events.
• Provide professional portrait services and support graphic design projects.
• Store digital photo assets in the Digital Asset Management System and maintain equipment inventory.

Skills

Photography

Education

Two years college (photography coursework)

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Illinois Office of Communication & Information seeks a professional still photographer to cover news conferences, State events, and provide portrait services. The role involves traveling statewide, supporting design projects, and documenting Illinois history through photography.

The position requires photography training and editing software experience, with overtime and background checks as part of employment. CMS offers comprehensive benefits and a unionized work environment.