Photographer and Videographer

This role offers multidisciplinary, advanced-level still photography and videography services for a wide variety of projects and clients, creating images and video content that strengthen faith, highlight humanitarian service, and amplify the Church's global message.

As a key member of the Communication and Publishing Department, the Photographer/Videographer partners with Church leaders and area communication teams to produce visual content that is Christ-centered, compassionate, global, straightforward, hopeful, humble, and inspiring, consistent with the Church's Permanent Brand Guide.

• Storytelling and Content Creation
  Travel extensively across the Europe Central Area to document inspiring stories of faith, service, and discipleship. Produce high-quality photography and videography for newsroom articles, press releases, social media, and Church publications.
• Creative and Technical Expertise 
  Make independent creative and technical decisions regarding cameras, lenses, lighting, and editing to achieve the desired visual impact and meet project objectives. Maintain industry-standard excellence in image composition, color, sound, and storytelling.
• Project Leadership 
  Lead all phases of the photography and videography process — including pre-production planning, production execution, and post-production delivery — while ensuring each project is completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with Church standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration 
  Partner closely with senior Church leaders, Area Communication staff, and headquarters departments. Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and trust — particularly when working on sacred or sensitive projects.
• Mentorship and Team Leadership 
  Support and mentor junior photographers, contractors, and assistants, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
• Asset Management 
  Archive and manage digital assets according to Church standards. Ensure photos, video clips, and metadata are properly organized, tagged, and accessible through official digital asset management systems.
• Logistics and Budget Management 
  Oversee project logistics and budgets, coordinate travel and production schedules, and ensure projects are completed within approved resources and timeline

Qualifications (Required)

• Experience 
  Minimum 4 years of professional experience as a photographer, videographer, or visual journalist in a professional newsroom, agency, or equivalent production environment.
• · Portfolio: A professional portfolio demonstrating advanced skill in portrait, documentary, and event photography/videography, with examples of visual storytelling that inspire and uplift.
• Technical Expertise
  • Advanced proficiency in professional digital camera systems and lighting setups.
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud applications including Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro (or comparable industry tools).
  • Solid understanding of color correction, sound syncing, and file preparation for multiple media platforms.
• Project & People Skills
  Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, coordinate teams, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high quality and creative integrity.
• Physical & Travel Requirements
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently (including short notice) throughout the Europe Central Area.
  • Physical capability to transport and operate production equipment (up to 50 lbs.) and to stand for extended periods during shoots.
• Spiritual & Organizational Alignment
  • Deep understanding of and commitment to the mission and teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  • Must exemplify professionalism, humility, and discretion in all interactions and assignments.

Preferred Qualifications
 

• Bachelor's degree in Photography, Film Production, Visual Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Multilingual ability (especially within Europe Central languages).
• Experience working in international or multi-cultural production settings.
• Familiarity with Church communication channels, newsroom workflows, or global broadcast content.

Working Conditions

• Frequent travel across multiple countries in the Europe Central Area.
• Occasional weekend or evening assignments to accommodate events and production schedules.
• Work involves both indoor and outdoor environments, often under varied lighting or weather conditions.
• Must consistently maintain the highest standards of conduct, confidentiality, and safety.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to use creative talents to share the gospel through impactful visual storytelling.
• Collaboration with inspired, mission-driven teams on meaningful global projects.
• Opportunities to travel across diverse regions and cultures within the Europe Central Area.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced professional visual storyteller ready to use your skills in service of the Savior's work, please submit your CV, professional portfolio, and a brief statement of interest outlining your relevant experience and testimony of purpose.