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About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
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Photographer jobs in Denver, CO
Plans and shoots images for clients or publications, handling lighting, composition, direction of subjects, and post-production across genres such as portrait, product, and events.
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#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becomin…
$30 - $35 per hour
both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture. CBS Colorado is looking for a part time photographer. Our newsroom moves fast and works together. You'll collaborate daily with a ti…
Description Position Summary The Videographer-1 is responsible for capturing high-quality video content that showcases the company's people, projects, culture, and services. This role focuses primarily on filming, with s…
$70k - $80k
#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becomin…
About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approxim…
$64k - $73k
Position summary The State Capitol Reporter produces relevant, original, and engaging coverage of Colorado state government, politics, elections, and public policy for radio, digital, social, and other platforms. Coverag…
$50k - $70k
Careerscape is seeking a detail-obsessed Copy Editor to polish content across a range of projects — all fully remote. You'll be the last set of eyes that makes writing clear, correct, and consistent before it goes live.…
$36 per hour
Summary: The Denver Post is seeking an experienced reporter to join a two-person team covering the state legislature and state government. This is a highly competitive beat so the successful candidate will need to be rea…
$28.68 per hour
Summary: The Denver Post is seeking a part-time breaking news reporter to work at least one weekend shift and an early morning shift. The successful applicant must be able to juggle multiple assignments and make good dec…
$50k - $55k
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The Role As Image Retoucher, you will work directly with the Post Production Manager to create and manage KPI-driven post production processes for large volumes of ecommerce product photography. This will include taking…
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What photographers earn in Denver
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$25 | $38k–$53k |
| Mid level | $25–$36 | $53k–$75k |
| Senior | $36–$50 | $75k–$105k |
Adjusted for the Denver market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Camera and lens techniqueLighting (natural and studio)CompositionAdobe LightroomAdobe Photoshop retouchingDirecting subjectsShot planningClient management
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Show me your portfolio. How do you choose what goes in it?
Curate ruthlessly toward the work you want to be hired for. Explain your selection logic; it reveals your eye.
How do you handle a shoot when conditions go wrong, like bad weather or a broken light?
Give a real story of adapting on the spot. Preparedness, backups, and calm problem-solving are what clients pay for.
Walk me through your lighting setup for a typical portrait or product shot.
Be specific about modifiers, ratios, and why. Technical fluency separates professionals from enthusiasts.
How do you direct people who are nervous in front of the camera?
Talk about building rapport, giving simple physical prompts, and shooting through awkwardness until subjects relax.
What does your editing and delivery workflow look like?
Cover culling, color, retouching standards, turnaround times, and how you deliver and archive files.
How do you scope and price a job, and handle usage rights?
Show you understand licensing, deliverable counts, and revision limits. Business literacy matters, especially for staff-plus-freelance roles.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For photographers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Link a genre-focused portfolio; a tight product or portrait gallery beats a broad mix for staff roles.
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List published or commercial work with client names where contracts allow.
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Include your gear and studio competencies briefly, especially lighting, since job posts often specify them.
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Quantify output, such as images delivered per shoot or e-commerce SKUs photographed per week.
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Mention retouching and file management skills; many in-house roles are half post-production.
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Where this role goes
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