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Photojournalist, News
Gannett
Detroit, MI, United States
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The Detroit Free Press is looking for an energetic photojournalist with strong video skills to join our Emmy-award winning team of photographers and documentary journalists. Must be urgent, a quick learner, social media savvy and have a passion for visual storytelling. A qualified candidate should demonstrate high command of techniques, sophisticated craftsmanship and a passion for community engagement.
In this position, you will also act as a public ambassador through community outreach, and will be expected to connect with readers -- through social media, on camera and in person through live events. Works on special projects and performs editing of visuals when needed.
In this role, you will:
Photograph and edit daily assignments, including but not limited to breaking news, features and sports Create photo galleries
Produce daily assignment videos for Freep.com and social media platforms, as well as polished, longer-term video projects
Use social media to share your work and connect with our audience
Help archive images and video
Here's what you need:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or photography or equivalent
• Exceptional core photojournalism skills (reporting, photography and videography).
• Proficiency using photo and video editing software, including Photoshop, Premiere, Final Cut Pro
• Experience with shooting and editing on an iPhone
• Ability to write accurate, detailed captions
• Deep understanding of and curiosity about competition for our customers' time and money
• Industry knowledge
• Understanding of social media and how to engage fan bases 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 industry
• Knows how to use time efficiently in a 24-hour newsroom
• Works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment
We offer competitive pay and benefits including: Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision coverage, Life Insurance, 401(K) Saving Plan, Paid Vacation, Paid Company Holidays, Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community, Employee Discount Program and more!
USA TODAY NETWORK is one of the top 20 digital companies in the country, sharing the list with Google, Facebook, and Amazon. And we have over 100 million unique visitors a month, which is more than Buzzfeed, Yahoo News, and Huffington Post. Because our team consists of over 110 local properties with USA TODAY at the helm, you’ll have the luxury of living in a community you love while making a national impact.
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status.
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