Principal Associate, Creative (Photojournalist/Multimedia)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Principal Associate, Creative

Communications:

The Communications department supports leaders at all levels of the institution to promote project and campaign efforts, inform key audiences, and protect and advance Pew's reputation. The department provides a comprehensive range of communications services for all programmatic and administrative units and Trusts-operated projects. Our in-house expertise includes strategy and message development; editorial; design and creative services; media event planning; digital and video production; and social media strategy and production. The unit oversees all communications policies, guidelines, and processes to ensure production of the highest quality work and effectively steward Pew's resources. The creative team is essential in shaping Pew's brand and articulating its mission. Through comprehensive visual storytelling, they amplify our message and craft tailored materials that resonate with and engage our audiences.

Position Overview:

The Principal Associate, Creative will collaborate on a mix of photojournalistic and multimedia fieldwork, studio production, and photo/video editing and shooting responsibilities. This person will create documentary photo and multimedia content by collaborating with members of the photography, creative, editorial, and multimedia teams.

The ideal candidate would also have some motion graphics experience alongside photo and video - but we are considering candidates with any combination of these skills. They will work closely with Pew colleagues on all aspects of production as assigned, with a particular focus on photography and video production. We are a 4k shop with Canon C300 cameras.

The principal associate position reports to the Manager, Creative (Photo Editor) and is based in Pew's Washington, DC, office. The position will participate in Pew's core in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and will have flexibility to work from home the remainder of each week.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Creative Manager, Photography on all aspects of photo production, editing and publishing.
• Collaborate with creative team members on the development of visual direction and creative executions for photo and multimedia content.
• Collaborate with communications colleagues to develop photo, video, and motion graphic content for print, digital, and social platforms, including human-centered stories and explainers, to meet the communications department's three-year framework goals.
• Plan and execute all aspects of assigned field photography and video shoots for individual work and/or freelancers. Photograph internal events and portraits as required.
• Bring your ideas and collaboration skills to develop pilot projects for Pew's platforms.
• Serve as photo editor and/or video editor, on a variety of projects.
• Keep up to date with trends in photojournalism, multimedia, immersive visual storytelling, camera technology, and industry work to incorporate them into a range of projects.
• Develop and produce original ideas, prototypes, and final execution for visual print and digital pieces, photo essays, and internal photo library that advance Pew's mission.
• Help manage the storage of photo and video field equipment and keep an updated inventory database with serial numbers on an ongoing basis. Help inspect all field equipment and coordinate any maintenance needed.
• Assist in researching and facilitating all new equipment purchases.
• Work within our project, digital asset management systems and stock photography partners to illustrate print and digital products.
• Advise project teams and internal staff on photography skills they can utilize in the field.
• Lead additional trainings on best practices in digital asset management and liaising effectively with the photo team in house.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in photojournalism, video production, graphics production, communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Generally, a minimum of six years of hands-on relevant experience. We are seeking candidates with a mix (but not necessarily all) of the following:
  • Advanced photography skills, with a focus on photojournalism.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in video production and editing.
  • Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Knowledge of lighting setups and audio recording equipment is a plus.
  • Proficiency in creating motion graphics/animation.
  • Experience with Adobe Audition and Descript is a plus.
• Must be focused on delivering great work, no matter how big or small the project.
• Must be highly organized and a self-starter who brings creativity and a vision to your work.
• A current and comprehensive portfolio will be required.

Travel:

Frequent travel anticipated.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are seeking employment without visa sponsorship.

Salary Range

The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pew's commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, and business need.

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.

The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.