Photographer (Level 1 Journalist)

Thomson Reuters Corporation•New York, NY

42d•$72,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Reuters is seeking a talented Photographer (Level 1 Journalist) to join our team in New York. The photojournalist will be responsible for covering news, politics, entertainment and sports in New York and also reinforce coverage of national and international events. The photojournalist will be expected to provide video on selected stories and have experience in video. They will work closely with reporters and video journalists to create agenda-setting stories in the region and across the country. They must work well in a team but also be a proven self starter. An ability to work in a fast paced newsroom and across departments is critical. The successful applicant will produce top quality news photography in New York and across the US, working in close collaboration with Reuters photo editors and staff photographers as well as editors on the Global Pictures Desk to contribute highly competitive pictures to the Reuters News Pictures file for US and global subscribers. The photographer must enthusiastically embrace working with colleagues on a close- knit wire service team to produce a top notch report. As Photographer (Level 1 Journalist), you will: Cover breaking news stories with photos transmitted quickly to our global clients Provide strong images from entertainment and set piece stories locally, nationally and internationally Work with our global desk to ensure photos are well cropped and accurately captioned Offer video on breaking news assignments or when necessary Follow Reuters trust principles, always maintaining the highest ethical standards Work collaboratively across teams and disciplines

Requirements

Excellent photojournalism and editing skills
An understanding of wire service clients and market needs both domestically and internationally
Sports photography experience
Video experience and skill
Experience in working in a large team, and the understanding of the importance of every member in it
Excellent news judgment as well as a good knowledge of US politics and government
The ability to tell stories through pictures, producing picture packages and picture stories as well as capturing individual defining moments
A unique "eye" able to compose interesting pictures on the fly and produce a well-rounded report of pictures during fast changing news events
Experience and ability to compete at the highest level, working under high pressure against tight deadlines, transmitting photos on the run via Wi-Fi, cellular modems and satellite phones
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in team environments
Fluency in English with the ability to write clear, error-free captions
Proficiency and expertise working with current photo editing and transmitting software

Nice To Haves

Drone license is an asset

Responsibilities

Cover breaking news stories with photos transmitted quickly to our global clients
Provide strong images from entertainment and set piece stories locally, nationally and internationally
Work with our global desk to ensure photos are well cropped and accurately captioned
Offer video on breaking news assignments or when necessary
Follow Reuters trust principles, always maintaining the highest ethical standards
Work collaboratively across teams and disciplines

Benefits

Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities.
Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists.
Industry Competitive Benefits: â¯We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days.
Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world's most important stories.

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