Georgia Photojournalist: Break News & Visual Stories

Cox; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Descripción de la vacante

Atlanta Journal-Constitution seeks a field-based photojournalist to capture Georgia’s people, places and moments across metro Atlanta and statewide assignments.

You’ll work with reporters and editors to develop compelling visual storytelling for digital and social platforms, traveling as needed and delivering timely photographs under pressure. The ideal candidate combines strong news instincts with exceptional visual storytelling and ethics.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with experience in related field
• Portfolio showing news photography and visual storytelling
• Proven ability to cover breaking news in fast-moving environments
• Experience with elections, politics, sports or major events is a plus
• Strong editorial judgment and ethics in photojournalism
• Ability to work independently in the field and with reporters/editors
• Excellent captions and metadata writing
• Proficiency with Photoshop/Lightroom and Photo Mechanic

Responsabilidades

• Photograph daily assignments and breaking news across metro Atlanta and Georgia
• Create compelling original photography across news, politics, sports, entertainment and features
• Respond quickly to breaking news while using strong editorial judgment
• Collaborate with reporters, editors and other visual journalists to craft stories
• Photograph major events and travel as coverage demands
• Deliver, edit and transmit photographs under tight deadlines
• Write accurate AP-style captions and metadata meeting standards
• Coordinate with video, social, graphics and digital teams for broader visual impact
• Stay current on photography tech and storytelling techniques
• Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
• Develop longer-term visual stories and photo essays with input from visual editors

Conocimientos

Photojournalism

Editorial judgment

Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom

Photo Mechanic

Travel readiness

Strong writing

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom

Photo Mechanic

Descripción del empleo

Atlanta Journal-Constitution seeks a field-based photojournalist to capture Georgia’s people, places and moments across metro Atlanta and statewide assignments.

You’ll work with reporters and editors to develop compelling visual storytelling for digital and social platforms, traveling as needed and delivering timely photographs under pressure. The ideal candidate combines strong news instincts with exceptional visual storytelling and ethics.