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Photographer/Videographer
Gannett
Binghamton, NY, United States
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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.
The Binghamton (NY) Press & Sun-Bulletin, part of the USA Today Network, seeks a photographer/reporter for its fast-paced, digital-first newsroom. This staff member focuses on creating compelling photos and videos as well as writing breaking news articles and enterprise features. In addition to strong photography skills, videography and writing skills are a must. Situated a few hours from New York City and an hour from idyllic Ithaca, NY, Binghamton University is home to a major state university and community college, an emerging dining and craft brewery scene, and a thriving arts community for a city of its size.
Among the responsibilities of the photographer/reporter:
• Creates and develops storytelling in words and visually
across multiple platforms, using photography, videography and stories to
inform, engage and entertain fan bases.
• Acts as a public ambassador through community outreach and
connects with readers through social media.
• Works with content strategist, reporters and others to
improve content quality.
• Collaborates with content strategist and others to shape
storytelling that will meet audience interests and needs.
The ideal candidate for this position possesses the following qualities, knowledge or skills:
• Bachelor’s in Communication, Journalism or equivalent in experience and education.
• Internship or previous experience in the job duties preferred.
• 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 and Adobe Photoshop.
• Deep understanding of and curiosity about competition for our customers’ time and money.
• Self-motivation and self-direction.
• 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.
• Knows how to use time efficiently in a 24-hour news environment.
• Must embrace peer-to-peer feedback and training.
• Applies innovative, creative thanking to support the company’s goals.
• Writing, spelling, grammar, AP and local style.
• Command of media law and Principles of Ethical Conduct.