Photographer/Videographer

USA TODAY Co. • Des Moines, IA

14h

About The Position

Des Moines Register/desmoinesregister.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, seeks a videographer/photographer to join our talented staff in Iowa’s capital city.
This journalist should have an interest in telling stories with video, from spot news to mini-documentaries and social media clips. They should also be versed in making still photos that tell stories from sports fields, Iowans’ homes and political rallies. They will also play a key role in training members of our newsroom on video and will track and adopt evolving best practices.
This person will join a team of four photojournalists in Iowa, including a photo editor who is a veteran journalist and spends more time making photos than holding meetings. The successful candidate must have a passion for telling stories visually, quickly when needed, in-depth when called for, and always with accuracy.
We expect anyone who works with us to constantly improve their skills. We offer internal and company-wide training programs and study metrics, audience and search trends to deliver essential news and information.
Des Moines is one of the Midwest’s fastest growing cities and has become a magnet for young professionals, attracted by an expanding job base and an increasingly diverse cultural and arts scene.
The Des Moines Register is a 17-time Pulitzer Prize winner. The Register offers an opportunity to build a career path in Iowa or to gain the foundation to move on to top metros across the country.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience in professional photojournalism.
• Solid news judgment.
• Self-motivation and self-direction.
• Top-notch planning, organizational and time management skills.
• A portfolio that shows their command of news video and stills.
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
• Tuesday-Saturday work week.

Responsibilities

• telling stories with video, from spot news to mini-documentaries and social media clips
• making still photos that tell stories from sports fields, Iowans’ homes and political rallies
• training members of our newsroom on video
• track and adopt evolving best practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level