Photographer/Videographer II

Gannett   Woodland Park, NJ   Full-time     Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations
Posted on April 3, 2024
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Req #39786

Thursday, October 26, 2023
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally-focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer Prize-winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.
Our current portfolio of media assets includes The USA TODAY NETWORK, which includes USA TODAY, and local media organizations in 43 states in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. We also own digital marketing services companies under the brand LocaliQ, which provide a cloud-based platform of products to enable small and medium-sized businesses to accomplish their marketing goals. In addition, our portfolio includes one of the largest media-owned events businesses in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.
 
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NorthJersey.com and The Record, part of the USA Today Network, are seeking a talented photojournalist to join our staff. This person must be a self-starter with a passion for identifying and pursuing compelling visual stories. A passion for expertly shooting local and professional sports action is a strong plus for this role.


In this role, you will:

  • Pitch regularly visual or visual/text stories illustrating community needs with a strong human dimension.
  • Demonstrate high command of techniques and sophisticated craftsmanship.
  • Use social media to share your work and connect with diverse audiences.
  • Photograph and edit daily assignments, including but not limited to breaking news, features, local and professional sports.
  • Create photo galleries.
  • Produce videos, stream live videos and post to social media platforms, as well as create polished, longer-term video projects.
  • Have ongoing conversations with reporters and editors about stories, videos and photos.
  • Bring ideas for visual coverage to the table for discussion.
  • Be a self-starter; someone who can spearhead their own visual projects but also work well in a team setting.
  • Works collaboratively with a passionate and highly-motivated team of photographers/videographers, reporters, editors and producers.
  • Flexible and able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as needed.


Requirerments:

  • 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, Final Cut Pro, Photo Mechanic.
  • Experience with shooting and editing on an iPhone.
  • Ability to write accurate, detailed captions.
  • Industry knowledge.
  • Understanding of social media and how to engage audiences on
    digital platforms.
  • Effective communicator
  • 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.
  • Valid driver’s license, a car and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
  • This job includes evening and weekend work and some travel.
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, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
 
1. Your resume – one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
 
It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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Other details

  • Job Family Media
  • Job Function Creative & Design
  • Pay Type Hourly

Gannett

Woodland Park , NJ
https://www.gannett.com/