Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country. Our organization fully supports service members transitioning from active duty to civilian life and pledge’s our commitment to actively hire veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military personnel who have been formally trained or have relevant experience obtained while in service may meet educational requirements and are encouraged to apply for job opportunities at BSA.

The Stakeholder Relations Office (SRO) develops, implements, and assesses strategic internal and external communications plans and programs to advance the scientific mission and priority programs and initiatives of the Lab; develops and implements government and stakeholder relations programs to help increase support for the Lab’s programs and priority projects; and oversees science education and workforce development programs to fulfill the Lab’s and DOE’s education and diversity goals.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is hiring a Senior Photographer/Videographer who will work with a cross-functional team of creative professionals in the Lab’s Creative Resources group, including photographers, graphic designers, and copy service staff. The successful applicant will be highly proficient in all phases of highly skilled photography and video applications, from capture through editing, archiving, and file delivery, providing these services for customers across the Laboratory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under minimum direction, will provide photography and videography services for customers across the Laboratory.
• Ability to plan and execute all phases of highly skilled photography and video applications, from capture through editing and file delivery.
• Coordinates work with the requirements of the job request, encompassing the full range from scientific photo and video techniques to those involved in public information work, including still photography, videography, and live streaming.
• Makes available to scientific personnel all necessary technical advice and guidance on the application of photographic procedures to experimental investigations.
• Will plan and create multimedia content in support of Laboratory communications, including video, photography and other visual mediums.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Photography, Videography or relevant field and five years of relevant experience.
• Advanced technical experience using video and photo editing software.
• Strong knowledge in production techniques including videography, photography, file compression, file delivery, and archiving.
• Broad knowledge of all aspects of broadcast quality production, including field and studio camera, lighting, sound, and editing.
• Understanding of online video environment and online distribution (including webcasting/live streaming) through web and social media.
• Ability to adapt equipment setup and provide alternative setup or workarounds if necessary.
• Ability to manage a variety of simultaneous projects within tight deadlines, excellent organizational and time management skills, excellent interpersonal skills, mature judgment, and diplomacy required to interact effectively with and provide customer service to a broad audience.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in Premier Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop and Photo Mechanic.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Masters in in Photography, Videography, or relevant field
• Experience working with scientists or technical experts