Senior Photographer

The Villages • Wildwood, FL

81d

About The Position

Within the spirit of “Making People’s Dreams Come True”, this position is responsible for defining the high-end of community photojournalism and being self-directed as a newsroom leader with the ability to cover complex subject matters in a sophisticated manner. These duties are accomplished while delivering Raving Fans customer service to both internal and external customers. This is a Full Time, Onsite Position.

Requirements

• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two (2) year college or technical school and two (2) years of related experience at a daily newspaper.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have departmental software computer knowledge (based on department employed with a minimum of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel).
• A Valid Driver’s License with a record acceptable to company standards is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Document newsworthy events in the community through compelling photography captured in an authentic, ethical manner.
• Work closely across newsroom teams to develop the 'top stories' of the day.
• Produce images that allow readers to gain a better understanding and concept of the story.
• Write accompanying captions that are accurate and descriptive.
• Demonstrate a mastery of the technical aspects of photography, such as composition, lighting and editing.
• Work both on a team and independently for long hours at a time to meet established deadlines.
• Use image-editing software, such as Photoshop, to prepare images for publication.
• Compile the photo report in the absence of the photo managers.
• Assist in the development of less experienced photographers.
• Backfill for the Managing Editor as needed.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and contribute to a healthy team dynamic.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical (HSA/FSA), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k and/or ROTH
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Basic Life & AD&D
• The Villages® Charter School eligibility
• and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees