Part-Time Photographer

About this role

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.

When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.

For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire

General Summary

$29.32 - $39.28 This is a hybrid position that includes a combination of remote and in-office work, with travel to onsite locations throughout Oakland County based on photography assignments, events and departmental needs.

Do you have an eye for capturing authentic moments and turning them into compelling visual stories? Oakland County’s Department of Public Communications is seeking a Part-Time Photographer to document the people, programs, places and events that tell the story of Oakland County. This is an opportunity to combine technical photography skills, creativity and journalistic instincts to create meaningful visual content for our communities.

What You’ll Do - Photograph County events, programs, employees, elected and appointed officials, community members, facilities and other subjects for communications, marketing and informational purposes. - Produce a variety of photography, including events, portraits, documentary and photojournalistic storytelling, community and lifestyle imagery, and buildings and facilities. - Use your visual storytelling instincts to recognize, anticipate and capture authentic moments, meaningful details and perspectives that help tell the larger story. - Work confidently and independently in live-event and field environments, adapting to different subjects, locations, lighting conditions and changing priorities. - Apply your knowledge of composition, lighting, exposure and color to consistently produce professional, publication-ready images across a variety of settings and subjects. - Work comfortably with people in both candid and directed situations while professionally representing Oakland County with employees, officials, community partners and members of the public. - Collaborate with writers, designers, videographers and social media professionals to identify visual opportunities and create photography that supports broader communications goals. - Select, edit and color-correct images using Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop or comparable professional tools, preparing files for social media, websites, publications, marketing campaigns and other digital and print platforms. - Organize, caption, tag and deliver photography according to established workflows while managing multiple assignments and deadlines. - Work a flexible part-time schedule based on assignments, including occasional early mornings, evenings or weekends, and travel to locations throughout Oakland County. - Occasionally assist with basic video capture or other visual content needs.

Why You’ll Love It Here - Your photography will help tell meaningful stories about Oakland County, showcasing the people, programs and communities that make an impact every day. - You’ll enjoy a wide variety of assignments and environments, from community events and candid moments to portraits, programs and facilities throughout the County. - You’ll have the opportunity to use your creativity and journalistic instincts to go beyond simply documenting an event and capture the moments that bring a story to life. - You’ll work alongside writers, designers, videographers and social media professionals as part of a collaborative creative team that values strong visual storytelling, new ideas and constructive feedback. - Your work will be featured across social media, websites, publications, marketing campaigns, news materials and other County communications, giving you the opportunity to build and showcase a diverse professional portfolio. - You’ll bring your photography or photojournalism experience to a role where technical skill, strong interpersonal abilities and authentic storytelling are all valued.

PLEASE NOTE: While this position is focused primarily on photography, the official Oakland County classification and job title for candidates hired into this role will be Graphic Designer. Minimum Qualifications EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Possess an Associate’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a  major in graphic arts, graphic design, commercial art or closely related art field.

• Have two (2) years of full time work experience in graphic preparation, including layout and  design preparation of camera-ready artwork, desktop publishing or closely related area.

  NOTE: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in any of the fields described in 1 above may substitute for the experience requirement.   NOTE: Additional work experience as described in 2 above may substitute for the educational requirement on a year for year basis.   ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS • Prior experience working in a wide range of marketing functions including branding, communications, advertising, digital marketing, content creation is preferred.

• Considerable ability to demonstrate forward thinking and ability to apply current trends using excellent verbal and written communication skills to excel in a fast-paced environment.

• Considerable knowledge of typography, photography, printing procedures, color separation, design principles, web design and video production.

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