Georgia Photojournalist: Breaking News & Features

AJL Atlanta Journal Constitution, LLC

Atlanta (GA)

Hybrid

USD 40,000 - 61,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off & holidays

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401(k) retirement plan

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Job summary

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, part of Cox Enterprises, seeks a field-based photojournalist to capture Georgia’s people, places and moments across metro Atlanta and statewide coverage. You will produce visual storytelling for digital and social platforms in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Applicants should have a strong portfolio, ability to work with reporters and editors, and willingness to travel. The role offers a hybrid work option with flexible hours and occasional travel throughout

Qualifications

Portfolio demonstrating exceptional news photography, documentary storytelling and visual range.
Proven ability to photograph breaking news in fast-moving, unpredictable situations.
Strong editorial judgment and ethics in photojournalism.
Excellent reporting, communication and interpersonal skills, including working with people in difficult situations.
Ability to edit and transmit photographs quickly under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

Photograph daily assignments and breaking news across metro Atlanta and Georgia.
Produce compelling photography across news, politics, sports, entertainment and culture.
Respond quickly to breaking news with independent editorial judgment.
Collaborate with reporters, editors and other visual journalists on daily and enterprise stories.
Photograph major events, elections, protests, severe weather and high-profile sports.
Travel throughout Georgia as coverage demands.
Deliver, edit and transmit photographs quickly from the field.
Write accurate AP-style captions and metadata.