Advertising photographer competencies

Advertising photographer competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Advertising photographer position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

                  1.            Extensive working knowledge of publication layout and design techniques.

                  2.            Extensive experience in desktop publishing and computer operations.

                  3.            The creative ability to conceive, adapt and implement effective graphic design elements within communications programs.

                  4.            Basic writing skills, including the use of proper grammar and style, and editing skills a plus.

                  5.            Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

                  6.            Experience in agency and vendor relations.

                  7.            Ability to utilize photography equipment to produce effective photographs.

                  8.            Ability to work in teams, both as a team member and as a team leader.

                  9.            Ability to organize, set priorities and produce under pressure.

              10.            Willingness to travel and work irregular hours.

              11.            A broad understanding of the health care system in Arkansas and our Plan''s role in it a plus.

              12.            A Bachelor''s degree in graphic arts, graphic design, communications, public relations, marketing, advertising or a related fieldand experience in one of these fields;orin the absence of a Bachelor''s degree in one of these fields, experience in one of these fields.

              13.            Experience in the design/production of publications, including layout, design, writing, editing, photography and photo scanning - with working knowledge of printing techniques and typography.

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills