PHOTOGRAPHER ASSOCIATE 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Apr 13, 2026

Req ID: 46355
Team: O29 CORP COMM DEPT
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Photographer that is self-motivated, driven, creative and committed to producing high-quality content for Newport News Shipbuilding. The qualified candidate will thrive working in a fast-paced environment to capture content with a strong emphasis on visual storytelling. Will be expected to immerse themselves into the shipyard environment, become familiar with operations and collaborate with all departments – both in office, studio and waterfront settings.

Responsible for using a variety of cameras to capture content of company products, facilities, employees and guests as required for internal and public communication channels. Edits, delivers and archives imagery with proper file size, type, etc. Photographs studio headshots with professional studio lighting equipment as well as environmental portraits with a variety of off-camera lighting equipment. Prints photographs on large format printers as required.

Photographs products, persons, buildings, machinery, equipment, parts, and other subjects as required for promotion and marketing, publicity, manufacturing, engineering, or administrative needs. Arranges equipment such as lighting, screens, and shades; loads film; sets camera for correct angle, distance, light, and timing required; exposes and develops film; enlarges, reduces, and intensifies prints; uses a variety of still cameras and related equipment.

The shipyard is an industrial environment and the candidate will be required to work in an industrial setting that requires extensive site surveys, logistics planning, and physical work, including lifting and climbing. Individual will be required to document work on ships in the shipyard and at sea and from elevated locations. This position is part of the company’s emergency response organization. Work is mostly on first shift, however, candidate will be required work outside of first shift hours including weekends as assignments dictate – including support of various special events.

Must Have

Associate's Degree and 1 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

Nice to Have

Proficient technical camera skills with the ability to take photographs in manual mode on professional grade DSLR cameras.
Extensive experience taking photos in outdoor and indoor environments with on camera and off camera lighting equipment when needed.
Portrait skills to include lighting setup and skills to coach individuals through a portrait session.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite – specifically Lightroom and Photoshop.
FAA-Certified Drone Pilot license to fly a drone at NNS and surrounding areas to capture photo/video content for the company.
Experience with video creation, editing and producing.
Experience in other Adobe Creative Suite programs such as InDesign, Premiere etc.
Printing skills to include setting up files to print on large format printers as well as handling large prints.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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