Visual Journalist (Eugene-Springfield

Lookout Local•Eugene, OR

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Lookout Eugene-Springfield is seeking a community-focused photojournalist with sports proficiency and experience shooting and editing social video. The ideal candidate will be a visual storyteller who creates images that expand upon written stories, understands the importance of community engagement, and can deliver compelling visuals, informative cutlines, and written reports. The role involves fast-paced daily journalism and long-term storytelling, requiring independence, planning, teamwork, and communication skills. The photojournalist will utilize a cyclorama photo studio and is encouraged to integrate aerial photography using a drone. Mentoring correspondents and a summer photography intern is also a key part of this position.

Requirements

Experience in photojournalism, visual storytelling and multimedia reporting
Strong photography skills with knowledge of composition, lighting and action photography
Experience shooting and editing social video content
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Photo Mechanic and mobile editing tools
Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments on deadline
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable engaging with community members, public officials, athletes and event organizers
Understanding of social media trends and audience engagement strategies
Willingness to work evenings, weekends and non-regular hours as news and events require
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
Have complete photojournalist gear, including lenses needed for sports photography and lighting for studio work
Experience covering sports photography at the high school or collegiate level
Knowledge of AP Style caption writing
Experience working in a digital-first newsroom
Familiarity with live social coverage and real-time publishing workflows

Nice To Haves

Drone license and aerial photography experience

Responsibilities

Document breaking news, features, sports, business, arts and community events through still and video journalism
Produce social-first video content for platforms including Instagram and YouTube
Capture and edit short-form video, interviews, reels and behind-the-scenes content
Develop strong relationships within the community to identify visual storytelling opportunities
Cover high school and Division I college sports with an emphasis on action photography and storytelling
Work collaboratively with correspondents and editors to develop multimedia coverage plans
Quickly edit and transmit photos and video on deadline
Develop individual enterprise visual projects
Write accurate captions, gather basic reporting information and contribute to story development
Help grow audience engagement through compelling visual journalism and active community presence
Represent the organization professionally at public events and in community settings
Maintain and organize photo and video archives
Be an adept problem solver