Photo/Video Editor

The Greenville News in Greenville, South Carolina, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a full-time visual journalist, who is skilled in video, photography and social media to join our digital-first news team.

This photographer and videographer will capture the people, moments, events, environment, and sense of place that define our unique compassion, scrutiny, and a deep understanding.

We want someone who understands the powerful role visuals storytelling plays in reaching new audiences and who is committed to high-quality journalism at every level.

Our visual journalists must be able to move seamlessly between high school sports, daily local news, and deep investigations, community festivals, and national entertainment events. The successful candidate must have the ability to collaborate with reporters and editors to produce compelling storytelling about the people and places of Greenville and Upstate South Carolina.

We are committed to building audiences in underserved communities and expect our visual journalists to cultivate contacts and create content that reflects these communities.

Responsibilities:

• Creates quality visual storytelling using videography, photography, and text that informs, entertains, and engages our audience.
• Experiments with video for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other emerging platforms.
• Experience using video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere, and be comfortable with streaming and audio technology.
• Uses audience metrics to help make coverage decisions.
• Collaborates and connects with the community through visual storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.)
• Works with editors and other journalists to evaluate what works and what doesn't, and develops ongoing plans to satisfy audience needs.
• Projects include a mix of daily local news coverage and longer-term enterprise projects or series.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in communications, journalism, photography, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of photojournalism experience in the high-pressure environment of a daily newspaper.
• Experience with multimedia storytelling techniques on multiple platforms.
• Exceptional core photojournalism skills (reporting, photography, and videography).
• Ability to use basic and advanced computer programs, including but not limited to video editing software, including Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Photo Mechanic
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Organizational skills.
• Understanding of social media and how to respond and engage our fan base on digital platforms.
• Effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities.
• Able to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Command of writing, spelling, grammar, and writing style.
• Command of media law and Principles of Ethical Conduct.

How To Apply:

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. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

It is important to assemble these items into a single document and upload it in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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