Photographer & Content Creator - #1120854

We are seeking a dedicated Photographer & Content Creator to capture the heart of Tzu Chi’s humanitarian efforts through impactful photography and authentic visual storytelling. This role focuses on photographing events and human-interest stories that reflect the compassion and connection at the core of our work. As part of our in-house media & storytelling team, you’ll also support short-form video content creation for social media platforms. If you have a strong eye for detail, a passion for people-focused work, and a steady presence behind the lens, we welcome you to help bring our mission to life.

Job Descriptions:

1. Photography & Visual Storytelling
• Participate in content strategy and assignment planning, contributing ideas for photo coverage, storytelling angles, and content formats.
• Attend and document events, activities, and human-interest stories across Tzu Chi’s service centres through compelling photography.
• Capture meaningful, people-focused images that support storytelling aligned with Tzu Chi’s mission and values.
• Collaborate with writers, editors, and videographers to develop cohesive multimedia content packages.
• Post-process images with attention to technical quality and narrative clarity, including captioning and metadata tagging.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of images following established naming and filing protocols.

2. Image & Content Archiving
• Organise and maintain a clear, easy-to-access archive of all photos from staff and volunteers.
• Review volunteer-submitted photos carefully to ensure they meet quality and filing standards.
• Adhere to departmental standards for metadata, tagging, and categorisation.
• Ensure all content complies with PDPA, consent and copyright standards.
• Support long-term documentation efforts by maintaining high-quality records of key activities and milestones.

3. Short-Form Video & Social Content
• Support the production of simple short-form videos (e.g. behind-the-scenes, volunteer features, event snippets) when needed.
• Assist with filming and basic editing using mobile or mirrorless setups and accessible editing tools (e.g. CapCut, Adobe Premiere).
• Contribute to digital storytelling efforts on platforms such as YouTube Shorts and TikTok under the editorial direction.
• Ensure all visual content aligns with Tzu Chi’s tone, values, and ethical representation guidelines.

4. Equipment & Admin Support
• Maintain photography equipment and accessories, ensuring regular charging, upkeep, and safe storage.
• Manage and fulfil two types of photo requests from internal departments:  
A. Provide existing photos from past events, activities, or published materials.  
B. Coordinate and arrange new photography sessions for events or special projects (e.g., volunteer ID photos), then deliver the final images.
• Assist in organising shoot logistics to ensure smooth operations and timely content delivery.
• Oversee image usage requests, securing proper approvals and ensuring compliance with privacy, copyright, and organisational policies.

5. Volunteer Engagement & Coordination
• Work with volunteer photographers and content contributors to support event and story coverage.
• Prepare pre-shoot briefings, assign tasks, and follow up post-event to ensure smooth collaboration.
• Maintain clear communication and a positive working relationship with media volunteers.
• Support basic training efforts, such as introductory photography workshops or field guidance, to build volunteer capacity.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in photography, visual communications, media production, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in photography, media, or content creation.
• Solid photography skills with a strong portfolio of events, portraits, and/or human-interest stories.
• Basic short-form video skills — comfortable with shooting and editing simple clips.
• Proficient with smartphones or mirrorless cameras for both photo and video.
• Basic knowledge of editing software (e.g. Lightroom, Photoshop, CapCut, Premiere Pro).
• Familiarity with social media platforms and an understanding of what makes content engaging.
• Well-organised, with good file management and archiving habits.
• Able to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Understanding of Mandarin is a plus (to handle Chinese-language materials and interactions).
• Willingness to work outside office hours occasionally, with time-off provided as compensation.