Field Video Journalist & Cameraperson — Breaking News (Temp)

Thomson Reuters; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 55.000 - 99.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Reuters Video News seeks a dynamic Video Journalist/Cameraperson for a six-month temporary assignment based in Atlanta, Georgia. The role focuses on breaking news with strong visuals, faster storytelling, and field reporting across the United States on short notice, including weekends or holidays.

You will report to the Editor in Charge of U.S. Visuals and collaborate with teams in LA, NY, and DC to deliver comprehensive coverage using Premiere for video packaging.

Competenze

• Demonstrable experience as a professional Video Journalist.
• Exceptional camera skills using broadcast-quality video camera or DSLR.
• Experience with multimedia and video packaging teams.
• Experience in broadcast or agency television newsgathering and production.
• Uphold Thomson Reuters' editorial principles with accuracy and speed.
• Understand needs of broadcast and digital clients regionally and internationally.
• Willingness to travel to breaking news at short notice.

Mansioni

• Produce, edit, write, and deliver compelling and creative video stories and live coverage on breaking news stories.
• Coordinate daily and planned news coverage, working closely with colleagues based in LA, NY, and DC.
• Work closely with multimedia and video packaging teams to produce comprehensive reporting (we edit using Premiere), whilst responding quickly to major breaking news events, in a responsible manner.
• Work autonomously in sometimes high-pressure situations. This position may also include working long hours (including some weekend shifts).

Conoscenze

Video journalist

Camerawork

Multimedia packaging

News gathering

Editorial judgment

Client needs

Travel readiness

Descrizione del lavoro

Reuters Video News seeks a dynamic Video Journalist/Cameraperson for a six-month temporary assignment based in Atlanta, Georgia. The role focuses on breaking news with strong visuals, faster storytelling, and field reporting across the United States on short notice, including weekends or holidays.

You will report to the Editor in Charge of U.S. Visuals and collaborate with teams in LA, NY, and DC to deliver comprehensive coverage using Premiere for video packaging.