Essential Functions

1. Under general supervision, performs skilled photo and video production work for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

• Captures in photo, video, and audio the natural and cultural wonders of Illinois in all seasons and weather conditions, including state parks, historic sites, wildlife, outdoor recreation, special events and more, for external and internal purposes.
• Works from land, boats, and other transportation.
• Performs location scouting, selection of models and props, and shot set-up for marketing photographs.
• Works with Department staff and program experts to discuss projects and themes prior to photographing and videoing flora, fauna, locations, programs, events, and activities during appropriate times of the year.
• Travels statewide in duties.

2. Performs custom image production, processing and editing.

• Utilizes a variety of equipment, lenses, and filters.
• Maintains quality control.
• Maintains production logs.
• Performs routing of service requests and minor maintenance on photo, video, and audio equipment.

3. Maintains the Department digital and print photo and video archives, including editing and labeling images and files.

• Tracks the loan and return of still images in the image library.
• Fields requests for images and usage rights.

4. Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires the knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of two years of college, including coursework in photography, or equivalent training and technical work experience with photographic editing software.
2. One year of photographic and image processing work experience as a journey-level photographer.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Two (2) years of professional experience shooting and editing photos, video, and audio for promotional, educational, documentary, and social media projects.
2. Two (2) years of professional experience producing content with Adobe Creative Suite, including but not limited to Audition, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Photoshop. Skills with Adobe Illustrator and After Effects are a plus.
3. Two (2) years of professional experiencing using digital cameras, lenses, lighting, and other equipment used in photo and video production.
4. Two (2) years of professional experience with lighting techniques and setting up lighting for photography and video shoots.
5. Two (2) years of working experience meeting deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic, paying attention to detail, in a fast-paced environment.

Employment Conditions

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

1. Ability to pass background check.
2. Valid Driver's license.
3. Ability to travel.

Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois’ natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites – and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs; flexible/remote work schedules may be available for certain positions.