Description
Position Title: Photographer Reports to: Communications Manager Location: Maseru, with frequent travel to rural sites across Lesotho Employment Type: Full time
Organizational Profile Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems. As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Navajo Nation, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, United States), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.
Position Overview:
The photographer is a key position in the communications department responsible for making photographs that document and highlight PIH’s mission through our patients, staff, and programs. Under the leadership of the Communication Manager, the photographer will work with different departments and global marketing and communication team on a weekly basis to plan and produce high quality photographs that will be used for different purposes including in reports, PIH’s website, social media, posters, fundraising materials, and other communications efforts both in Lesotho and globally. Responsibilities
- Produce and edit high quality photographs as required by different projects and departments with regard to organization’s mission, work, communications goals, and intended audience(s)
- Under the direction of the Communications Manager, plan content priorities and participate in pre-production to outline the role photography will play in content production.
- Support the Videographer with production as needed.
- Adhere to the standard file management practices set by PIH Marketing and Communications.
- Maintain quality caption information and other metadata on all photographs.
- Adhere to PIH’s written informed consent policy at all times.
- Maintain consistent communication with the PIH Marketing and Communications team, including the attendance in recurring cross-site meetings as directed by the PIH Lesotho Communications Manager.
- Collaborate virtually with other photographers across PIH globally, sharing skills feedback, and ideas.
- Take leadership in finding creative solutions in visual narratives, educating colleagues on the importance of photography and the role it plays as needed.
- Utilize Canto, PIH’s digital asset management system, with the support of the Multimedia Asset Manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned in collaboration with the supervisor. Qualifications:
- Degree in photography, journalism, mass communication, or equivalent experience.
- An online photography portfolio that illustrates technical, narrative, and creative skill.
- Proficiency in Photo Mechanic, Lightroom, Bridge or equivalent photo editing software.
- Experience with caption writing.
- Extreme sensitivity to issues of informed consent, privacy and trust involved in developing and sharing patient stories and images that will become public.
- Ability to work independently and as a team, managing multiple priorities within deadlines.
- Flexibility with frequent changes in plans and priorities as needs and opportunities arise.
- Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively and respectfully with staff, patients, and community members.
- Familiarity with the NPPA Code of Ethics. Other desired qualities
- Interest in social justice strongly desirable.
- Ability and willingness to travel on bumpy rural roads for long periods of time.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Photo toning and color-correction (proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and understanding of raw formats).
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or other graphic design software.
- Strong interest in social justice.
- Familiarity with and interest in global health and/or nonprofit development. NB: Submission of a portfolio is a must.