The Providence Journal, part of USA Today Co., and the USA TODAY NETWORK is seeking a highly skilled and digitally savvy experienced visual journalist to join our statewide team and create distinctive visual storytelling across platforms.
This journalist will use visuals, with a heavy emphasis on video, to inform and engage our key audiences, as well as illustrate the must-read journalism produced by the newsroom. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative and fluent in digital journalism tools with an emphasis on fast, high-quality video production and photo galleries for breaking news, enterprise coverage and sports. They will cover daily assignments for sports, news, public safety, politics, features and more. They will bring their own original ideas to the table, and take initiative to pitch and execute compelling visual stories that serve audience needs.
This position will work a Tuesday - Saturday shift, working from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
What you'll do
- Produce, shoot and edit high-quality video and still images that accurately inform and engage our audience.
- Develop and pitch timely visual story ideas, including videos, photo galleries and other multimedia.
- Quickly turn around video and still images for assignments, often filing from the field and juggling multiple projects.
- Use audience metrics to shape coverage decisions and refine visual storytelling.
- Maintain and regularly update visuals on digital platforms to keep coverage current and relevant.
- Build strong relationships with editors, reporters, and the community, contributing to coverage plans and newsroom collaborations.
- Be a resource for the newsroom, helping to develop relevant trainings and workshops for reporters looking to develop their own visuals skills
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3 years of professional experience in visual journalism and video creation
- Strong news judgment, planning skills and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to prioritize, multitask and pivot quickly as news and assignments change.
- Proficiency in SEO and optimization for visuals
- High level communication, time management and planning skills
- Openness to feedback and commitment to continual improvement.
- Willingness to work nights, weekends and travel as news requires.
- Build strong relationships with editors, reporters, and the community, contributing to coverage plans and newsroom collaborations.
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:
- Your resume - one to two pages.
- A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
- 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 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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