Photographer

Being out on the streets advocating for animals is important, but it’s not the only way you can help animals. By joining the WTF team as a Photographer, you will play a major role in visually documenting our initiatives, events, and campaigns.

Organisation:
We The Free
Role type:
Volunteer
Location:
Regional (Based on availability)
Hours:
Flexible
Posting date:
July 2024
Closing date: We will shortlist applications on the 1st and 15th of every month until the positions are filled.

About We The Free

We The Free (WTF) is a passionate animal rights organization dedicated to promoting veganism and ending animal agriculture. Our mission;

  1. We recognize that animals are sentient individuals and so we defend them.

  2. We focus on positive and inclusive community-building in order to create a resilient network of like-minded people.

  3. We expose the animal agriculture industry in order to end the exploitation of farmed animals and cultivate a vegan world.

Position Overview

As a Volunteer Photographer at We The Free, you will play a key role in visually documenting our initiatives, events, and campaigns, helping us connect with our audience and drive meaningful engagement. Your photography skills and keen eye for capturing impactful moments will produce visuals that will be featured in our campaigns, social media, and outreach materials.

Key Responsibilities

  • Photography: Plan, execute, and capture high-quality photographs that align with our brand identity and messaging.

  • Diversity in documentation: Photograph a variety of subjects including events, campaigns, protests, animals, and people.

  • Storytelling through imagery: Capture emotion, action, and moments that resonate with our audience and evoke empathy and compassion. 

  • Location scouting: Coordinate with the organizer(s) to scout the event location for factors like lighting, scenery, and accessibility, etc to optimize video production. 

  • Equipment management: Manage and maintain equipment, including cameras, lenses, and lighting devices to ensure proper functioning during the events. 

  • Photo archiving: Organize and maintain a digital archive of photographs for future reference and use. Ensure that photographs are properly labeled, categorized, and stored for easy retrieval.

  • Collaboration - Communicate effectively with team members to understand project requirements and objectives.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Proficiency in operating a cameras and other photography equipment

  • Knowledge of photography techniques and principles, including composition, lighting, and exposure

  • Strong portfolio showcasing photography skills and creative vision

  • Storytelling skills and ability to convey messages through imagery

  • Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for capturing compelling visuals

  • Passion for animal rights and alignment with We The Free's mission

  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment

  • Excellent communication skills

Time Commitment

This is a volunteer position, and we appreciate any time you can dedicate to supporting our cause. The time commitment can be flexible based on your availability and the needs of ongoing projects.

Financial Compensation

This is a voluntary position, with potential for future paid roles. Every paid member of the WTF team started as a volunteer initially! (Of course, a future role cannot be guaranteed)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

Be your authentic self. Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just words on our website, these concepts have been an integral part of our organization’s strategy since day one.

We are against all forms of discrimination, bullying, and harassment. We are respectful and inclusive toward individuals of any race, gender, species, culture, age, sexual orientation, disability, religious and political affiliation. Our policies and processes are designed to actively oppose inequities.

Creating a culture that promotes and celebrates a diverse and inclusive movement isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also smart. To achieve our mission and cultivate a vegan world, we need a resilient and representative movement that is sustainably free to focus more of our efforts on helping animals.

How to Apply

If you're a talented Photographer with a passion for using your skills to make a positive impact, we want you on our team! Fill out the application form below with all your information and our recruitment team will get in touch with you via email shortly.


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