Photographer

MediaNews Group•Boulder, CO

23d•$19 - $20

About The Position

The Boulder Daily Camera is seeking an enthusiastic photojournalist to join its award-winning news team. The staff photographer will work with the news team to capture images for breaking, sports, feature and enterprise stories. The successful candidate will have a passion for visual storytelling, have a positive attitude and use photography to enhance the Camera’s coverage of Boulder, Longmont and the surrounding Boulder County communities. Candidates must be flexible to take assignments that are early in the day or late at night, as well as work the occasional weekend or holiday and live in the Boulder/Broomfield area or be willing to relocate (no relocation assistance offered)

Requirements

Proven skill and ability to make quality photographs that hold up as standalone pieces of visual journalism or complement written stories
Experience in newspaper photography to include photographic lighting techniques (studio and location), caption writing, editing and photojournalism ethics
Must be computer literate with Macintosh and PC systems and fluent with photo editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop and Photo Mechanic
Excellent communication and writing skills
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
Must be available for shift work.
May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours
A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, training sessions, and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred or demonstration of equivalent work experience
Experience as a professional photojournalist is preferred, but open to recent college graduates with internship and newsroom experience

Responsibilities

Consistently produce high-quality visual journalism, mainly still photography, which has compelling content, accurately reflects the event or assignment and meets standards technically
Collect caption information to write accurate, factual captions that explain the picture, offer insight into the subject and adhere to style guidelines
Work directly and collaboratively with editors and reporters on daily story ideas
File photos on deadline, and in the event of breaking news, with enough speed to ensure photos are relevant
Know and understand what the story is about; seek additional information if necessary
Use social media posting and sharing to promote the Daily Camera’s work
Stay abreast of the latest camera technology, equipment and techniques
Use studio lighting equipment to produce outstanding results
Work with the public and colleagues in a professional manner