Climate Lab Photographer

The Seattle Times, a family-owned news organization and one of the nation’s premier regional news sources, is looking for an experienced Climate LabPhotographer to join our newsroom for a two-year period. This photojournalist will be a member of a team covering climate with a Pacific Northwest perspective. This person will contribute photography and video for a range of stories focused on climate, weather and the environment while working with the team from the beginning of story ideation. This person will also be expected to generate visually-led climate enterprise, stand-alone photo galleries and file images for future stories. In addition to climate coverage, the visual journalist will be expected to cover a variety of general assignments, from breaking news to sports action to magazine features. Telling stories through video and with innovative online approaches will also be critical. As we take our credibility very seriously, the ability to gather complete information and write thorough, accurate photo captions and stories is vital.  

Our department creates top tier photo and video journalism. We are looking for an innovative candidate who can push us higher.  

Schedule: This is a full-time position that will last two years. It will include night and/or weekend shifts. 

In your application, please include a link to your portfolio of work, with an emphasis on photography and video that document climate stories. Please highlight skills you may have related to covering environment, such as drone, underwater, aerial and landscape photography.   

Qualifications 

We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive newsroom and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. If your profile does not match this job description exactly, you may still be a candidate for this position. Please let us know how your skills and experience relate to the role and its objectives.

• Experience: At least three years of professional or internship photojournalism experience within a newsroom. 
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism/communication, environmental studies or a related field, or equivalent experience. 
• Must be able to show examples of generating story ideas and publishing stories with an emphasis on inclusive journalism. 
• Show experience covering news, sports and a variety of enterprise stories. 
• Must demonstrate a commitment to accuracy, including in the writing of captions. 

• Must demonstrate proficiency in photography and video production, including technical quality, color correction, visual interest, news value, story-telling content, journalistic integrity and creative approaches.  
• Must maintain professional and respectful interactions with the public while on a variety of assignments. 
• Strong knowledge of online news approaches and social media. 
• Strong knowledge of AP style, news judgment and journalistic ethics.

Compensation: The full salary range for this position is $60,000 to $85,300, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: 

• Medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Optional life and AD&D insurance and long-term care insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 10 days of annual vacation accrual, increasing with tenure up to 20 days
• 10 days of annual sick accrual; unused sick pay accrues to an extended illness bank
• 9 paid holidays
• Internet stipend for predominately remote employees
• Subsidized transit cards
• Complimentary Seattle Times subscription
• Wellness program
• Parental leave options

Please Note: This position requires both a pre-employment drug screen (excluding cannabis) and a criminal background check once an offer has been made. As a union-represented position, you will also be required to join a union and pay regular membership dues. 

Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. We serve the Pacific Northwest with thoughtful, independent journalism that makes a real difference in our community. And as a media solutions company, we combine cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media… with an established audience of 2.1 million. At The Seattle Times, you'll find work that matters.

If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact Human Resources at careers@seattletimes.com and provide a description of the reasonable accommodation(s) needed.

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