Photographer/Videographer

USA-Today-Co.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Des Moines Register, a member of the USA TODAY NETWORK, seeks a videographer/photographer to join our staff in Iowa's capital. The role focuses on telling stories with compelling video and still images across spot news, mini-docs, and social clips, while helping the newsroom adopt evolving best practices.

We value a passion for fast, accurate storytelling and a deep commitment to quality visuals. The team emphasizes training, collaboration, and ongoing skill development in a dynamic newsroom

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in professional photojournalism.
• Solid news judgment and strong storytelling skills.
• Self-motivation, self-direction and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Tell stories visually with video, from spot news to mini-documentaries and social clips.
• Capture compelling still photographs from sports, events and political rallies.
• Train newsroom staff on video best practices and new techniques.
• Stay current with evolving tools, workflows and audience trends.

Skills

Photojournalism

Video storytelling

News judgment

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or journalism

Job description

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.