Job Description
<div style="text-align: justify; ">The incumbent is required to provide photography services for the Ministry/Department/Agency. Duties include&nbsp;<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">using various photographic equipment and software to capture high-quality photographs that document&nbsp;</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">government operations, events, and initiatives.</span></div>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Provides photography services for the Ministry/Department/Agency's events and initiatives.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Takes pictures of subjects using cameras and oversees the editing and processing of images in digital or print format.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Takes professional headshots.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Archives photographic images and maintains database.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Manages photography sessions.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Uses and maintains modern and traditional technical equipment (cameras, lenses etc.).</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Assembles and sets up a range of technical tools and equipment used in photography, such as cameras, lenses, camera stands, lighting equipment, and backdrops.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Works collaboratively with multimedia professionals to produce a combination of photos, videos, and sounds.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Maintains up-to-date knowledge of recent digital and film photography techniques and adjusts accordingly to industry changes.</li></ul>
Key Competency
<p style="text-align: justify; "><b><u>Knowledge:</u></b></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Sound understanding of photography best practices and procedures.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Knowledge of photo editing software, for example, Photoshop, Capture One or other photography-specific software.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Knowledge of the production process for online publishing and various printing applications.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Proficiency with the use of camera equipment.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Photography etiquette for corporate-style events.</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify; "><br></p><p style="text-align: justify; "><u style="font-weight: bold;">Skills and Abilities:</u>&nbsp;</p><ul><li style="text-align: justify; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Proven professional shooting experience.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Proficiency with traditional and modern equipment.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Shooting, lighting, and printing skills.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Competency in applying photographic best practices and techniques.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Photojournalistic approach to taking images.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Ability to take candid shots.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Ability to juggle multiple tasks.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Ability to produce excellent quality images in any environment.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Ability to use different types of photography lenses.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Ability to take professional headshots.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Ability to work with other professionals in related fields.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate client schedules.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Strong interpersonal and communication skills.</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify; "><br></p><p style="text-align: justify; "><b><u>Minimum Experience and Training:</u></b></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Minimum of 3-5 years experience in providing photography services for corporate events.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">5 CSEC Ordinary Level passes.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Technical Vocational Training in Photography as evidenced by a Certificate from a recognized institute.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Any suitable combination of experience and training</li></ul>