Photo/Video Content Specialist

Palm Desert, CA (Unknown)

$52K/yr – $65K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive high-quality zoo visual content creation from field shoots to post-production for marketing and fundraising.

  • Own end-to-end content capture and production across animals, habitats, and events.
  • Must-have: 3-5 years as a photographer/videographer with a strong portfolio and Adobe CC expertise.
  • Standout: Produces assets for paid media, print, digital campaigns, and motion graphics.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Content Capture & Production: Photograph and film animals, habitats, guests, staff, conservation work, events, and behind-the-scenes moments.
  • Content Capture & Production: Capture content in an authentic, brand-aligned, emotionally engaging way with storytelling focus.
  • Content Capture & Production: Plan and execute shoots independently or with partners, adapting to live-animal environments.
  • Content Capture & Production: Maintain technical excellence in camera operation, lighting, audio, and composition.
  • Post-Production & Asset Creation: Edit, retouch, and color-correct photos for digital, print, and experiential platforms.
  • Post-Production & Asset Creation: Edit video content for formats including short-form ads, social, broadcast, and on-site displays.
  • Post-Production & Asset Creation: Create motion graphics, titles, captions, and formatting variations for different channels.
  • Post-Production & Asset Creation: Organize, archive, and maintain a structured digital asset library.
  • Post-Production & Asset Creation: Ensure assets meet brand standards, accessibility guidelines, and media specs.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years professional work as a photographer/videographer with a portfolio demonstrating excellence
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating photography, videography, and post-production expertise.
  • Proficiency with professional camera systems, lighting, audio equipment, and drones (if applicable).
  • Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Firefly or equivalent tools).
  • Understanding of content requirements for paid media, print production, and digital platforms.
  • Ability to work in dynamic outdoor environments and around animals safely and professionally.
  • Excellent storytelling instincts, visual composition skills, and attention to detail.
  • Bachelor’s degree in photography or film, or equivalent experience as demonstrated in portfolio of work

Preferred

  • Knowledge of conservation messaging, nonprofit marketing, or experiential brands.
  • Comfort working independently and taking creative initiative.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to translate strategy into visual execution.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and special events.