Photographer/Videographer II

Award-winning publications The Daily Herald, columbiadailyherald.com, in Columbia, TN and Leaf Chronicle, theleafchronicle.com, in Clarksville, TN are seeking a Visual Journalist to create compelling multimedia journalism at these USA TODAY Network daily newspapers and websites. The Visual Journalist produces photographs for online and print, photo galleries/slideshows, videos and writes some articles for publication, working as part of the statewide USA TODAY Network-Tennessee visuals team. The successful candidate, in conjunction with reporters, will capture outstanding images and video to document community events, local government meetings, humanistic profiles, breaking news, portraits, investigations and high school sports.

Typical job duties:

Creates visual storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms, determined through the use of digital metrics.

Connects with the community through visual storytelling and outreach, in person and online.

Collaborates with reporters to provide the best possible visual elements for key stories.

Coaches and mentors non-visual reporters in photography and multimedia skills.

Works with news director, visuals coach and audience analyst to evaluate what's working and what's not to develop ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs.

Requirements:

Bachelor's in Communications, Journalism or equivalent in experience and education.

Experience with professional photography on multiple platforms.

Experience building a personal brand on key social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter).

Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment, post-offer background check and drug screen.

Please be ready to provide:

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.

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