Photographer/Videographer
- Location
- Des Moines
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
About this role
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Videographer/Photographer
The Des Moines Register/desmoinesregister.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, seeks a videographer/photographer to join our talented staff in Iowa’s capital city.
This journalist should have an interest in telling stories with video, from spot news to mini-documentaries and social media clips. They should also be versed in making still photos that tell stories from sports fields, Iowans’ homes and political rallies. They will also play a key role in training members of our newsroom on video and will track and adopt evolving best practices.
This person will join a team of four photojournalists in Iowa, including a photo editor who is a veteran journalist and spends more time making photos than holding meetings. The successful candidate must have a passion for telling stories visually, quickly when needed, in-depth when called for, and always with accuracy.
We expect anyone who works with us to constantly improve their skills. We offer internal and company-wide training programs and study metrics, audience, social and search trends to deliver essential news and information.
The position requires flexibility to cover the news and is generally a Tuesday to Saturday workweek.
Des Moines is one of the Midwest’s fastest growing cities and has become a magnet for young professionals, attracted by an expanding job base and an increasingly diverse cultural and arts scene.
The Des Moines Register is a 17-time Pulitzer Prize winner. The Register offers an opportunity to build a career path in Iowa or to gain the foundation to move on to top metros across the country.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or master’s in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three years of experience in professional photojournalism.
- Solid news judgment.
- Self-motivation and self-direction.
- Top-notch planning, organizational and time management skills.
- A portfolio that shows their command of news video and stills.
- This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
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, please submit the following, in this order:
- Your resume – one to two pages.
- A cover letter that outlines how you would approach this job.
- Links to 3-6 online samples of your work or your online portfolio. Show us what you’ve produced that best reflects what you can do in this role.
Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.
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