Photographer

Company & Benefits Information At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance. As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years ! Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91 st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc. All major Holidays & Birthday off Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more! Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace 401(K) with company match Compensation Base pay between $50,000 - $55,000/yr *The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information. Job Duties As a family-owned, omni-channel retailer Blain’s Farm and Fleet has a need for various forms of photography including branded lifestyle, product/service promotion, internal cultural/event photography, as well as corporate and editorial portraiture. Pre-Production: Consistently maintain all camera equipment, accessories, lighting equipment, and studio appearance. (daily) Effectively prep and plan for shoots, including organizing equipment, charging batteries, preparing shot-lists, etc. (weekly) Demonstrate working knowledge of photo equipment to recommend upgrades/replacements to current photo kit (as needed) Production: Strong working knowledge of camera equipment, lighting equipment/techniques, and product/talent styling in studio, on-location, and event settings to produce creative effects. (daily) Create succinct and compelling content from raw photo footage, generating professional-quality graphics (including AI-altered imagery), mainly relying on their own ability to create content with minimal supervision. (daily) Excellent attention to detail with the ability to understand/follow project parameters and consistently produce desired results (daily) Consistently meet or exceed deadlines while delivering quality photos for various advertising media and/or corporate use (daily) Document corporate-sponsored events & functions in a fast-paced environment, both independently & as a team. (monthly) Post-Production: Consistently organize, name, and backup all photo files from SD card to Canto DAM, external drives, and other storage solutions sponsored by IT. (daily) Proficiency in editing/retouching, prepping, and processing various images/formats in the Adobe Creative Cloud software platform in a Mac-based environment (weekly) Qualifications 1-3 years of professional photography and/or video production experience, ideally in a mix of studio and lifestyle environments Advanced college level coursework in commercial photography, video production, journalism, and/or related certificate program from an accredited technical institute preferred. This role requires: 10% of travel Demonstrated proficiency in photography/videography using a mirrorless or DSLR camera, studio lighting equipment/techniques, professional audio equipment, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and InDesign. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience in Cinema 4D, Pro Tools, or Logic preferred EEO Statement Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row. As a family-owned, omni-channel retailer Blain's Farm and Fleet has a need for various forms of photography including branded lifestyle, product/service promotion, internal cultural/event photography, as well as corporate and editorial portraiture. Pre-Production: Consistently maintain all camera equipment, accessories, lighting equipment, and studio appearance. (daily) Effectively prep and plan for shoots, including organizing equipment, charging batteries, preparing shot-lists, etc. (weekly) Demonstrate working knowledge of photo equipment to recommend upgrades/replacements to current photo kit (as needed) Production: Strong working knowledge of camera equipment, lighting equipment/techniques, and product/talent styling in studio, on-location, and event settings to produce creative effects. (daily) Create succinct and compelling content from raw photo footage, generating professional-quality graphics (including AI-altered imagery), mainly relying on their own ability to create content with minimal supervision. (daily) Excellent attention to detail with the ability to understand/follow project parameters and consistently produce desired results (daily) Consistently meet or exceed deadlines while delivering quality photos for various advertising media and/or corporate use (daily) Document corporate-sponsored events & functions in a fast-paced environment, both independently & as a team. (monthly) Post-Production: Consistently organize, name, and backup all photo files from SD card to Canto DAM, external drives, and other storage solutions sponsored by IT. (daily) Proficiency in editing/retouching, prepping, and processing various images/formats in the Adobe Creative Cloud software platform in a Mac-based environment (weekly) 1-3 years of professional photography and/or video production experience, ideally in a mix of studio and lifestyle environments Advanced college level coursework in commercial photography, video production, journalism, and/or related certificate program from an accredited technical institute preferred. This role requires: 10% of travel Demonstrated proficiency in photography/videography using a mirrorless or DSLR camera, studio lighting equipment/techniques, professional audio equipment, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and InDesign. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience in Cinema 4D, Pro Tools, or Logic preferred