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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a talented and driven Photojournalist to join our media team. As a Photojournalist, you will be responsible for capturing powerful and engaging images that tell compelling stories and support news coverage across various platforms. You will work closely with reporters, editors, and producers to visually document events, people, and places that are newsworthy and relevant to our audience.
The ideal candidate is a creative visual storyteller with a strong sense of journalistic ethics, technical photography skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. You should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments, sometimes in challenging or unpredictable conditions, and be able to adapt quickly to changing situations. A strong portfolio demonstrating your ability to capture emotion, action, and context is essential.
Your work will be featured in print, digital, and broadcast media, and you will play a key role in shaping how stories are perceived by the public. You must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively, and have a keen eye for detail, composition, and lighting. Knowledge of photo editing software and digital asset management systems is also important.
This role may require travel, irregular hours, and the ability to respond quickly to breaking news. You will need to maintain high ethical standards and ensure that all images are accurate representations of the events they depict. If you are passionate about visual storytelling and committed to journalistic integrity, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Capture high-quality photographs that support news stories and features
- Collaborate with reporters and editors to plan visual coverage
- Edit and process images for publication across multiple platforms
- Ensure all images meet ethical and legal standards
- Maintain and manage photography equipment
- Travel to various locations to cover events and breaking news
- Organize and archive digital photo assets
- Stay updated on current events and industry trends
- Work under tight deadlines and in high-pressure environments
- Contribute to multimedia storytelling efforts
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as a photojournalist or similar role
- Strong portfolio showcasing journalistic photography
- Proficiency with professional camera equipment and editing software
- Excellent visual storytelling and composition skills
- Understanding of journalistic ethics and media law
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Willingness to travel and work irregular hours
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, photography, or related field preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you provide a link to your photography portfolio?
- Describe a challenging assignment and how you handled it.
- What equipment do you typically use for field assignments?
- How do you ensure your work adheres to journalistic ethics?
- Are you comfortable working in high-pressure or dangerous environments?
- How do you collaborate with reporters and editors?
- What photo editing software are you proficient in?
- How do you stay current with industry trends and technology?
- Are you willing to travel on short notice?
- What is your approach to capturing emotion in your photographs?
