Photographer/Imaging Specialist

Job Description

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Samaritan’s Purse is a non-denominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. For over 40 years, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

We are hiring a new Photographer/Imaging Specialist to to join our growing Communications department!  This Photographer will document the work of Samaritan’s Purse to effectively and professionally communicate the mission and programs of the organization using digital, still, and video camera technology. Also, this Photographer produces multimedia content for the web, conferences, etc. using advanced digital imaging, video-editing, and web development software.  If you are searching more than just a job, but a Career with lasting impact, come see how we accomplish that!

You will be given the opportunity to:

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Photographs national and international relief and development projects in such a way that the digital images produced meet the ministry’s needs as determined by the Art Director and Graphic Designers.
• Assembles story components and follows projects through to completion using professional video editing and web production software, digital photography, and video- and audio-gathering techniques. 
• Initiates and develops new ideas for multimedia web content, including research, planning, and storyboarding.
• Uses digital video and audio equipment and techniques to capture story components for multimedia web delivery.
• Meets standards of professional offset printing process. 
• Documents events, handles special requests from the President’s Office, and performs other assignments as directed by Imaging Services Manager or Vice President, Communications. 
• Assists with coding and filing organizational photographs, negatives, digital images, and slides for Samaritan’s Purse archival library.
• Stays abreast of latest digital photography trends and developments in order to improve the organization’s imaging workflow media communications.
• Maintains working knowledge of outside processing vendors to ensure the most time efficient and cost effective image production possible.
• Collaborates with Web team, Broadcast department, Writers, and Photographers to produce multimedia stories that enhance the Samaritan’s Purse website and engage viewers in a positive way. 
• Fills orders for photo processing, reprints, and enlargements and distributes prints, negatives, slides, and digital image CD/DVD’s inside and outside the organization as required, ensuring their security. 

Ministry/Mission Requirements:

• Faithfully upholds the ministry in prayer.
• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Consistently participates in daily staff devotions.
• Demonstrate behavior aligned with SP’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations.
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence.
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.

Our Benefits:

• Career with Purpose!
• Great work/life balance
• Extremely Competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan (high matching)
• Extremely Competitive Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Competitive vacation and time off benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long term and short term disability insurance