Temporary Visual Journalist

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Temporary Visual Journalist 

The Democrat & Chronicle, an award-winning news organization and part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking talented, high-energy journalists to fill Temporary Visual Journalist positions at our award-winning newsroom in Rochester, N.Y. 

Our photojournalists will deliver content across all platforms, covering breaking news and developing enterprise, and must be self-starters with a passion for identifying and pursing compelling visual stories. A passion for expertly shooting local and college sports action is a strong plus.

Responsibilities:

• Pitch regularly visual or visual/text stories illustrating community needs with a strong human dimension.
• Demonstrate high command of techniques and sophisticated craftsmanship.
• Use social media to share your work and connect with diverse audiences.
• Photograph and edit daily assignments, including but not limited to breaking news, features, local and professional sports.
• Create photo galleries.
• Produce videos, stream live videos and post to social media platforms, as well as create polished, longer-term video projects.
• Have ongoing conversations with reporters and editors about stories, videos and photos.
• Bring ideas for visual coverage to the table for discussion.
• Be a self-starter; someone who can spearhead their own visual projects but also work well in a team setting.
• Works collaboratively with a passionate and highly-motivated team of photographers/videographers, reporters, editors and producers.
• Flexible and able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or photography or equivalent.
• Exceptional core photojournalism skills (reporting, photography
  and videography).
• Proficiency using photo and video editing software, including
  Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Photo Mechanic.Experience with shooting and editing on an iPhone.
• Ability to write accurate, detailed captions.Industry knowledge.
• Understanding of social media and how to engage audiences on digital platforms.
• Effective communicator.
• Able to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a
  rapidly changing industry.
• Knows how to use time efficiently in a 24-hour newsroom.
• Works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.  
• This job includes evening and weekend work and some travel.

Application Instructions  
   
We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:  
   
1.    Your resume – one to two pages.  
2.    A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3.    Links to 3-6 online samples of your work.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration. 

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