We are looking for a ​Video, Photography, Imagery Production and Distribution Support Professional​ on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) for their location in ​Cologne, Germany​, to join their ​Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration​.  

The successful candidate will produce graphic and multimedia animated content, photographs and videos for supporting the communication and outreach of all technical, scientific and programmatic aspects HRE’s missions and activities.  

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage). 

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to: 

• Photo and Video Coverage: 

  • Organise and perform photographic and video coverage at ESTEC and EAC in offices, in a studio against a green screen and on location during events. 

• Video Edits and Montages:

  • Support the edit of video productions for traditional and social media formats; 

  • Download, review, and store videos according to agreed processes; 

  • Provide video editing and animation of graphics; 

  • Search for supporting video materials in ESA’s video archives and external stock footage; 

  • Ensure content approval of video productions; 

  • Offer creative input to video production; 

  • Provide multiple versions of videos, adapted to the requirement of various channels (YouTube, Instagram, exhibition, etc) as requested, as well as b-rolls for ESA’s Videos for professionals, where necessary; 

  • Create or select from sound libraries sound effect for enhancing user experience; 

  • Create simple 3D elements needed for motion design production; 

  • Edit and adapt external videos to be compliant with the ESA Brand elements. 

• Image Download from the ISS and In-Flight Call Set-up:  

  • Download all relevant images and movies from the International Space Station, using a secured access through the data set within the secured environment; 

  • Store all imagery on the local secured server; 

  • Obtain/collect clearance by NASA for further distribution; 

  • Distribute relevant imagery to the users and institutes in charge of the on-board experiments; 

  • Make material available for further editing, be it on site or off site; 

  • Distribute relevant footages to the education office when applicable; 

  • Distribute the material into the photo gallery and social media pages of the astronauts, when applicable; 

  • Organise in flight calls with the ISS crew; 

  • Edit videos, stop motion and animated GIF files of the images and films downloaded from the ISS, in combination with material from the archives. 

• Photographic and Video Asset Maintenance: 

  • Set-up and maintain the HRE photo & video studio; 

  • Maintain HRE video and photographic equipment and assets; 

  • Procure new equipment when needed; 

  • Archive pictures with relevant keywords, tags, etc. within ESA Photo Library; 

  • Provide training for filming and photography. 

ATG is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment.

Please ensure that your CV clearly explains how you meet the essential requirements. If it doesn’t align completely with the essential criteria, it could result in rejection. 

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Photography, Film Production, Multimedia, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field; 

• At least 7 years of professional experience in photography, videography, video editing, and multimedia content production; 

• Proven experience delivering photo and video coverage for corporate, technical, scientific, or live events; 

• Strong proficiency with professional camera equipment, studio setups, lighting, audio equipment, and green-screen productions; 

• Advanced knowledge of video editing and motion graphics tools; 

• Experience creating and adapting multimedia content for multiple channels, including websites, social media, YouTube, exhibitions, and live events; 

• Experience with digital asset management, archiving, metadata tagging, and maintaining photo/video libraries.; 

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers, scientists, astronauts, communications teams, management, and external suppliers; 

• Strong organisational, communication, and creative skills, with the ability to work autonomously under pressure; 

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken;  

• Knowledge of another European language is an asset. 

• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the European Union; 

• Willing and able to travel when required. 

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.