Job Description

Job Opportunity: Photographer/Videographer

The Arizona Republic /azcentral.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is looking for an experienced and talented videographer/photographer to join our team.

We are a creative, innovative, hardworking group covering everything from breaking news, sports, and in-depth story projects. Our visuals team at The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com has won numerous Emmy Awards, countless regional, national, and international awards.

We are looking for a professional Videographer/Photographer with at least three years of journalism experience, who is a confident, creative, and proven leader who believes flexibility, adaptability, and creativity are crucial to success. We offer many opportunities for experimentation, growth, and storytelling on our digital platforms. The candidate must be flexible, motivated, and respond effectively to creative feedback.

Responsibilities:

• Create quality multimedia storytelling using photography, videography, and text that accurately informs, entertains, and engages our audience.
• Use audience metrics to assist in making coverage decisions.
• Demonstrate high command of techniques and sophisticated craftsmanship in photo/video storytelling and community engagement. Acts as a community watchdog in this area of expertise.
• Collaborate and connect with the community through visual storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.)
• Work with content coaches and other journalists to evaluate what works, what doesn't and develop ongoing plans to satisfy audience needs better. Work on special projects and perform editing of visuals when needed.
• Promote company brand, brands of colleagues, and the institutional brand.
• Knowledgeable, coachable, and receptive to constructive criticism.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Internship or previous experience in the job duties preferred.
• Able to work early mornings, nights or weekends.
• Experience with multimedia storytelling techniques on multiple platforms. Exceptional core photojournalism skills (reporting, photography, and videography.)
• Ability to use basic and advanced computer programs, including but not limited to video editing software Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Photo Mechanic.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Strong industry knowledge.
• Organizational skills.
• Understanding of social media and how to respond and engage fan base on digital platforms.
• Effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities.
• Able to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Writing, spelling, grammar and local style.
• Command of media law and Principles of Ethical Conduct.

Application Instructions

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. To do so, please submit the following, in this order:

1. Your resume – one to two pages.
2. A cover letter outlining how you would approach the role.
3. Links to no more than three published stories, writing samples.

Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant's disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals' application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.'s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs