Still Photographer - Eden Prairie, MN_

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**Are you ready to bring still images to life and capture moments that tell a story? Look no further! UnitedHealth Group is searching for a talented and versatile Still Photographer to join our ever-growing video production team.We firmly believe that success is the result of passion and hard work. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact. In this role, you will be the master of capturing high-quality portraits, headshots, product shots, and event coverage that will support our corporate video production projects.As a Still Photographer, you'll play a crucial role in setting the stage, lighting scenes and subjects to perfection. Your interpersonal skills will shine as you connect with individuals and bring out their best selves in front of the camera. But your role doesn't end there - utilizing your editing and touch-up skills, you'll enhance the final output, creating images that leave a lasting impression.We value versatility, and if you have knowledge about shooting video with a DSLR, that's an added bonus! Your ability to adapt and excel in various aspects of visual storytelling will make you an invaluable asset to our team.While we believe in flexibility, this role requires your presence at our vibrant Eden Prairie, Minnesota office at least three days a week. Additionally, frequent travel will be part of the adventure.So, if you're ready to bring still images to life, work with an amazing team, and make a meaningful impact in the world of photography and video production, then we can't wait to meet you! Apply now and let's capture moments that will last a lifetime.**Primary Responsibilities:**+ Collaborate with the intake team to understand project requirements and capture compelling and professional still photographs that align with the overall vision and objectives+ Capture high-quality portraits, headshots, product shots, and event coverage, ensuring that they are visually appealing and meet the client's needs+ Utilize lighting techniques to create the desired mood and atmosphere for each shot, ensuring that subjects are well-lit and presented in the best possible way+ Demonstrate excellent people skills to make subjects feel comfortable, relaxed, and natural during the photography sessions+ Utilize editing and touch-up skills to enhance the captured photographs, ensuring a consistent and polished final output+ Deliver final files to necessary publishing channels and archive files to proper platforms+ Track and update workstream progress in team project management application+ Collaborate with the video production team to ensure visual consistency between still photographs and video footage, when necessary+ Stay updated with the latest trends and techniques in photography and continuously explore innovative ways to improve the quality and impact of our corporate still photography+ Manage and organize the photography equipment, ensuring that it is properly maintained and readily available for use+ Maintain a high level of professionalism and adhere to project timelines and deadlinesYou’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.**Required Qualifications:**+ Proven experience as a photographer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in capturing portraits, headshots, product shots, and event coverage+ Proficiency in lighting techniques to create desired effects and enhance subjects in various settings+ Excellent editing and touch-up skills using industry-standard software+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people, making them feel at ease and capturing their best moments+ Familiarity with shooting video using DSLR cameras+ Knowledge of composition, framing, and other photography principles+ Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet project deadlines+ Good communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and clients+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment+ Solid organizational skills and ability to self-manage projects+ Track and update workstream progress in team project management application+ Other duties as required+ Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time**Preferred Qualifications:**+ Photography work experience in journalism, film, media, communications, related field or equivalent+ Experience in corporate photography+ A minimum of 5 years professional experience+ Demonstrated history of high-quality, high-impact photography+ Deep understanding of established and emerging trends in content consumption and audience habits+ Exemplary organizational skills and the ability to direct multiple projects under tight deadlines+ Excellent communication and presentation skills+ Customer service oriented — listening, understanding, and problem-solving skills+ Highly organized — manage multiple projects from concept through completion+ Solid command of branding, brand story-telling with photography+ Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom or similar+ Knowledge of other Adobe Creative Cloud applications+ Familiarity with video production workflows and terminology_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age,_ _location_ _and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized_ _groups_ _and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering_ _equitable_ _care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission_ _.__Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.__UnitedHealth Group is a_ _drug -_ _free workplace. Candidates_ _are required to_ _pass a drug test before beginning employment_ _._\#RPO #RED