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