Associate Producer

The Institute for Justice is looking for a full‑time in‑house portrait photographer and documentary videographer (referred to as “Associate Producer” below) to join our award‑winning production team located in the Washington DC area.

The Associate Producer will work individually and as part of a 2– to 3‑person team to plan, shoot, and edit photo and video content in our office’s studio or while traveling. IJ’s photos and videos help tell our client’s stories and serve to explain our cases to the public. A small sample of IJ’s past work can be found here.

The Producer should be well‑versed in composition, lighting, and handheld camera work. IJ seeks a candidate who is agreeable, well‑organized, enthusiastic, team‑oriented, and willing to learn new skills. A passion for helping people and comfort interacting with attorneys and staff is a must.

• 1–4 years of professional experience as an environmental portrait photographer, filming documentaries, and/or other non‑narrative projects
• Experience working with tight deadlines
• A portfolio that demonstrates understanding of techniques for optimal lighting and composition in photo and video
• Familiarity with:
  • Professional cameras (Canon Cinema or similar)
  • Lighting and grip
  • Editing with Adobe Premiere and/or DaVinci Resolve
  • Drones (or a willingness to become an FAA certified pilot)
• Practical on‑set experience is a must
• Ability to lift 50‑pound equipment bags
• Flexibility to travel, sometimes on a weekly basis
• Audio editing and post‑production color work experience is preferred but not required

• Hybrid work schedule
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (IJ covers 100% of individual premiums)
• Free Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, and Life insurance plans
• HSA employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer matches
• Smart casual dress code with casual Fridays
• Generous PTO package of accruing sick and vacation hours in addition to a paid personal day and floating and traditional holidays

Please include cover letter, resume, and demo reel
* Creativity encouraged. Salary commensurate with experience. The candidate must be willing to relocate to the DC Metro area.

Must provide an online demo reel and individual finished projects showcasing previous work upon applying. Please indicate your role on each scene via timecodes. Applicants without a reel and/or demo work will NOT be considered.

IJ is an equal opportunity employer.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At IJ we value a diverse workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

To learn more about our culture and benefits, visit our Working at IJ page.

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