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How much do government photographer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for government photographer in the United States is $20.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Government Photographer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Government Photographer, you need expertise in photography, photo editing, and visual storytelling, often backed by a degree in photography, journalism, or a related field. Familiarity with professional camera equipment, photo editing software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom, and understanding compliance with government archival standards are typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse departments are important soft skills. These abilities ensure that images are produced to meet official requirements and mission objectives, while accurately documenting government activities for internal and public use.

What types of projects and environments can a Government Photographer expect to work in?

Government Photographers often cover a wide range of assignments, from documenting official events and ceremonies to capturing images for public relations campaigns and archival purposes. The work environment can include indoor offices, outdoor public events, or even remote field locations, depending on the agency’s focus. Collaboration is common, as photographers work closely with public affairs teams, communications staff, and other government officials to ensure visual content meets agency objectives and branding standards. This diversity in projects offers an opportunity to develop a varied portfolio and gain experience in multiple aspects of government operations.

What is a Government Photographer job?

A Government Photographer captures official photos for government agencies, documenting events, public officials, and historical records. They may work on assignments such as press conferences, public ceremonies, and community programs. Their work helps support public relations, historical archives, and official reports. Government Photographers must have strong technical skills, adhere to ethical standards, and sometimes maintain security clearances depending on the agency.

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Infographic showing various Government Photographer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,345 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Marketing Specialist, Government

Hksinc

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Overview:

HKS is seeking a Marketing Specialist to join our Government Practice.
Specializes in marketing and market strategy for a select practice. Collaborates with practice leaders and business development directors on marketing strategies, target clients and sometimes project pursuits. Oversees pursuit submissions and materials and sometimes manages and creates submissions with the support of others. Manages, creates and maintains marketing collateral and collaborates on project photography, content and public relations. Works to maintain consistent messaging for the practice as well as leading story telling for practice specific topics and projects. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of marketing practices and procedures to complete assignments with integrity and creativity. Seeks opportunities to provide support that achieves firm values and goals. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to strategic marketing solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Works closely with practice leaders to support their business development program as the go-to and trusted source for marketing efforts
  • Monitors and assists practice leaders and business development directors on target client information within the CRM system and is responsible for system reporting management and analysis for their designated practice
  • Collaborates with Business Development on competitive intelligence, client and competition research as needed to support prepositioning pursuit efforts including preparation and implementation of client capture plans for target clients
  • Manages, creates and/or oversees qualifications messaging, proposal submissions and interview collateral including content and graphics (writing/editing text and design layouts) working within firm brand standards with the support of enterprise marketing professionals and practice leaders
  • Provides strategic thinking related to marketing outreach: brochures, qualification packages, fee proposals and presentations and tailors appropriately to support the needs of the practice
  • Prepares and maintains practice specific BD resource materials, portfolios and boiler plate information working with Marcom resource manager
  • Produces specialized pursuit collateral based on client RFP asks in collaboration with marketing managers
  • Participates on the pursuit submission process with pursuit team on go/no-go efforts, pursuit strategy, requirements, scheduling, assignments and maintains deadlines with marketing managers or on own for select pursuits
  • Manages and oversees the quality control of practice specific marketing materials
  • Acts as a liaison for internal and external communications of practice marketing news and developments with centralized MarCom team
  • Collaborates with MarCom leadership to translate big ideas and key project stories into materials, thought leadership campaigns and publicity
  • Manages practice project information, stories and milestones for use in materials, case studies, PR, social media, eMarketing, etc. in collaboration with MarCom studio team members
  • Tracks practice project milestones for grand openings, groundbreakings, completion, photography, etc. and collaborates with MarCom on related actions
  • Responsible for tracking practice pursuit outcomes, project information and milestones and other key marketing initiatives within firmwide and MarCom management systems
  • Works with MarCom on practice communications strategy and implementation, practice messages/themes, editorial strategy input and other communications needs
  • Works with practice leaders, photography manager and project teams to determine level of photography needed, associated costs and shoot details and may attend photoshoots
  • Manages and/or coordinates practice conference strategy, tracking, messaging, speaking topics and support needs with practice leader and business development directors
  • Manages practice awards strategy, tracking, submissions and support with practice design leadership, enterprise design leadership and MarCom awards coordinator
  • May assist practice teams on submissions for accreditation, fellowships honors and awards

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communication or related degree such as graphic design
  • Typically with 5+ years of marketing experience
  • Previous experience with A/E/C firm preferred
  • Previous experience with Government RFP's preferred
  • Proficiency in InDesign
  • Experience in Photoshop and Illustrator preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience in Salesforce preferred
  • Knowledge of and interest in architecture/interior design
  • Excellent writing skills with experience in graphically designed page layouts
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to excellence
  • Excellent project management, interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and customers; ability to forge trusting relationships within a diverse team
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
  • Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to solve problems and apply innovative solutions
  • Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment, and ability to work independently and prioritize work
  • Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
  • Travel may be required

Preferred:

  • Previous experience with government procurements, e.g., SAM.gov

  • Previous experience with subscription services, e.g., GovWin.co

  • Previous experience with completion of government forms, e.g., SF330

  • Previous experience with design-bid-build and design-build procurements

  • Previous experience with Phase 1/Phase 2, RFQ/RFP best-value procurements

Base Salary Range: $72K - $115K annually - Richmond & Washington DC location

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in Richmond & Washington DC only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role.Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran