Photographer/Videographer
About The Position
The Des Moines Register, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a videographer/photographer to join its newsroom in Des Moines, Iowa. The role involves visual journalism across video and still photography, covering topics ranging from spot news and mini-documentaries to social media clips, sports, homes, and political events. The successful candidate will help train newsroom colleagues in video and track and adopt evolving best practices. The candidate will join a team of four Iowa photojournalists and is expected to tell stories visually with accuracy, working quickly when needed and in depth when appropriate. The newsroom supports ongoing skill development through internal and company-wide training and uses metrics and audience, social, and search trends to deliver essential news and information. The position requires flexibility to cover the news and generally follows a Tuesday-to-Saturday workweek. Applicants should submit a one- to two-page resume, a cover letter describing their approach to the role, and links to three to six online work samples or an online portfolio.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications or journalism, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three years of professional photojournalism experience.
- Solid news judgment.
- Self-motivation and self-direction.
- Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
- A portfolio demonstrating command of news video and still photography.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
Responsibilities
- Produce video stories, including spot news, mini-documentaries, and social media clips.
- Create still photographs that tell stories across sports, homes, political rallies, and other news assignments.
- Train newsroom members on video.
- Track and adopt evolving best practices in visual journalism.
- Cover news flexibly and tell stories accurately, quickly when needed, and in depth when appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
