Photographer/Reporter-Great Falls, MT

Lee Enterprises•Great Falls, MT

About The Position

The Great Falls Tribune is seeking a motivated visual journalist with reporting skills and the ability to tell stories through multimedia. Visual journalism is the focus of the role, and photography, videography, and video editing skills are required. The journalist will complete some photo and video assignments for other stories, but will primarily work as a solo content creator, using a range of storytelling skills to engage readers. The role includes producing quick-turn daily and weekly stories as well as longer, more complex documentary projects. The journalist must manage time effectively to balance longer-term work with immediate deadlines, cultivate news sources, and work as part of a small team. The successful candidate will exercise sound judgment, remain composed under deadline pressure, and be dedicated to the success of the newspaper and website. Lee Enterprises describes a dynamic and interesting work environment with career growth opportunities and a benefits program that can be personalized to employees’ needs. The company is a provider of local news and information, serving 114 markets across 25 states through newspapers and digital products, and states its commitment to local news, diversity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Photography skills.
Videography skills.
Video editing skills.
Reporting skills and the ability to tell stories through multimedia.
Time-management skills to balance longer projects with immediate deadlines.
People skills for cultivating news sources and working with a small team.
Good judgment and composure under deadline pressure.
Dedication to the success of the newspaper and website.

Responsibilities

Create visual journalism and tell stories through multimedia.
Produce photography, videography, and edited video.
Work primarily as a solo content creator, while also completing photo and video assignments for other stories.
Produce quick-turn daily and weekly stories and longer, more complex documentary stories.
Manage time to balance longer projects with immediate deadlines.
Meet and cultivate news sources.
Work as a member of a small team.
Contribute to the success of the newspaper and its website.