Founding Visual Journalist (Photo + Video), Snappr News
About The Position
Snappr is the one-stop-shop for visual content for brands, including the largest on-demand marketplace for photographers and videographers. Snappr News is a new product line: an editorial photo and video product launching in 2026, starting with technology news in the San Francisco Bay Area. We will cover the top tech stories of the day with stunning visuals that canât be found anywhere else. Youâll play a leading role in shaping the product and business model from the ground up, and helping define how the world gets visuals for the moments that matter. Youâll cover broad tech news and techâs impact across San Francisco and the Bay Area: companies, founders, workers, money, culture, policy, and the on-the-ground moments that explain whatâs actually happening - beyond the press releases. This is a photo and video role (if you donât want to shoot video, this might not be a good fit). You wonât need to edit - we have a whole backend platform for that!
Requirements
- Strong portfolio demonstrating news/event coverage + portraits + real moments (not just pretty pictures).
- Strong video shooting skills.
- Extreme attention to detail: captions, names, titles, tagging, and deadlines.
- Charismatic and love meeting new people.
- Calm under pressure.
- Patient.
Nice To Haves
- Motorbike license (or willing to get one). Youâll move faster and catch more stories in San Francisco with two wheels. We have company bikes.
Responsibilities
- Report visually in the field: breaking news, events, portraits, features, and âtech meets real lifeâ stories.
- Deliver fast: often same-day, frequently within hours, occasionally immediately when news breaks.
- Produce both photo and video on assignment: from quick hit coverage to short-form storytelling.
- Write complete, accurate captions for every photo/video: names, titles, dates, locations, context - no guessing. Use AI tools responsibly to speed up your writing and tagging without sacrificing quality.
- Tag and package everything correctly in the proprietary Snappr News app: keywords, locations, people/companies, and legal information.
- Operate according to photojournalistic ethics and standards.
- Travel when needed: occasional out-of-town tech events (expenses co
Benefits
- Healthcare
- 20 days PTO/year.
- Approved travel expenses covered where needed.
- $50,000 to $80,000 USD base, depending on experience.
- $10,000 to $20,000 USD performance bonus.
- Generous equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
