photo journalist
Position/Title:
Photojournalist - 15610
Details:
First Coast News is looking for a highly skilled artistic visual storyteller! We are seeking a photographer and editor (Photojournalist) who can create sharable and exciting content for television, social media and mobile. We want journalists who can tell great stories on their own or with a team, photographers who bring new ideas for the future of journalism.
Our ideal candidates are familiar with the latest photography, editing tools and techniques. They create unique and exciting content on all platforms. They are proficient with live news gathering tools and can participate in live performance on air and on live streaming when necessary.
Responsibilities:
Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories, including Edius and Adobe Products
Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories
Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories
Contact sources and develop news stories. Produce news stories that are unique and captivating
Cover breaking, general, sports, weather stories and features, often in partnership with our multiskilled journalists.
Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas
Edit and post video and text content stories for website
Operate live units
Work effectively in a team environment
Perform other tasks as required by Chief Photographer, or other News Managers and Assignment Editors.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
2/8/2024
Closing Date:
6/6/2024
City:
Jacksonville
State:
Florida
Experience:
1-3 yrs
Requirements:
Experience and passion in photojournalism and editing
Experience with Edius, Avid, and/or Adobe Premiere a plus
Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
Excellent news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills
Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable
Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant deadlines
Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Work Environment: Outdoors
Physical Demands: Medium work
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
Work Environment Set: Outdoors: performed in various outdoor environmental conditions
Physical Demands Set: Medium work: Involves standing prolong hours, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.
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