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Photographer for Military R&D

This position is on-site in Adelphi, MD and requires a Secret clearance.

Spire is a full-service communications firm supporting innovative programs in government, technology, healthcare, and science. We seek a full-time, highly skilled photographer with technical expertise in using digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras, editing software, and studio lighting.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience is required to apply, with the bulk of photography experience in a studio, marketing agency, or corporate communications department. This role will support senior staff at the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Md., and is an exceptional opportunity to capture compelling pictures of innovative, mission-driven work that receives national attention.

Applicants must submit a portfolio with their application.

A SECRET clearance will be required for this position. Applicants do not need a clearance to apply.

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What You’ll Do

  • Produce high-quality, consistent image content, photo essays, and portraits
  • Provide creative vision, technical skills, and operational support to ARL
  • Propose the latest industry trends, new ideas, inspiration, and creativity to the work
  • Select, edit, and caption images
  • Achieve accurate and complete digital asset protocols for all files

What You’ll Bring to Spire

  • 5+ years of experience in professional photography, commercial art, and photojournalism
  • Background in a photography studio, marketing agency, or corporate communications department
  • Expertise in Capture One, InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Creative Suite application
  • Experience managing large projects and art directing according to business and technical requirements

Our benefits

Medical (CareFirst BCBS) and Dental (United Healthcare) plans paid at 100%

Monthly $50 “wellness” stipend for gym memberships, spa services, etc.

Life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)

18 days PTO and 8 federal holidays per year (+Veterans Day for those who have served)

Flexible home/office environment

Home office expense reimbursement

401(k) plan with automatic 3% of salary employer contribution

Employee referral bonuses

Annual stipend for employee and/or job-related training

About Spire

We are a boutique, woman-led agency that specializes in technology, health, and science. Our clients are federal agencies and contractors charged with advanced R&D and vital national programs that make life better for all Americans. Our team is committed to the work of these pioneers and public servants. We believe in their missions, marvel at their innovations, and delight in telling their stories.

Every member of our team is a senior-level communicator. This means every assignment is an opportunity to work with and learn from the best strategists and storytellers—designers, videographers, writers, editors, media relations leads, social media managers, and web developers.

ABOUT THE ARMY RESEARCH LAB

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Lab (ARL) is focused on cutting-edge scientific discovery and technological innovation to support the warfighter.

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