Senior Photographer (Part Time)

Join our team as a Senior Photographer and support the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Public Affairs (OPA) by capturing high-profile events, portraits, and mission-critical imagery. You will document summits, leadership events, and official portraits, ensure every image meets professional photojournalistic and archival standards.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

• Position is contingent upon contract award**
  
  
  

Work Schedule and Location

On-Site This part-time on-site position will work approximately 5 hours a week at DOL's Frances Perkins Building (FPB) headquarters in Washington, DC.

• Photograph summits, meetings, retreats, internal programs, portraits, and passport-style photos in a photojournalistic style
• Stage participants and select lighting, exposure, and filters for optimal results
• Digitally process and correct images using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
• Log, archive, and maintain event files, including metadata tagging per industry (IPTC) standards
• Perform quality control on internally and externally produced photo work
• Track, fulfill, and distribute photo requests across the department and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain stock photography collections, from planning through final execution
  
  
  

Required

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience photographing portraits, live/stage events, and facility tours in a photojournalistic style
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and interact with senior/high-level officials
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat
• Portfolio demonstrating advanced photography and photojournalistic skill (single-subject, group, editorial, and podium shots)
• Prior direct work experience with the DOL Office of Public Affairs Creative Services Division is required
  
  
  

Desired

• Experience building and maintaining a stock photography library program
• Prior experience supporting a federal public affairs or creative services function
  
  
  

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
  
  
  

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Negotiable