Photographer/Videographer (UNION

Agupdate; Union, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY CO. is seeking a reporter who is video-oriented, producing 3-5 stories per week with a range from shortform social videos to longer-form pieces.

You will tackle affordability in New Jersey and promote work on TV, podcasts, and live radio. This grant-funded position lasts 12 months from your first day and requires on-site work in Bergen County, NJ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• One-year professional journalism experience preferred, recent grads considered.
• Must be U.S. citizen and able to work on-site in Bergen County, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Research, report and produce compelling video content for readers.
• Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues and situations.
• Use video, photos and social media to spotlight breaking news and high-interest events.
• Use real-time metrics to respond to reader demand and interest.

Skills

Video shooting

Video editing

Social media growth

Deadline-driven

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

The Record and northjersey.com, one of New Jersey's leading news organizations, is hiring for a reporter who tells stories on video. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the NewsGuild of New York.

Most news reporters are word oriented.

We want this person to be video oriented and produce 3-5 stories a week, everything from shortform vertical content for social feeds to longer-form video stories.

You'll be tackling the subject of affordability in New Jersey, which is on the higher end of most cost-of-living metrics. Many New Jerseys residents complain they are being priced out of the market.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and adept at growing audience through great content, smart use of social media and promoting their work on TV, podcasts and live radio.

This a grant-funded position and lasts 12 months only from your first day of employment. Any extension beyond those first 12 months is not guaranteed. This position works afternoon and evening hours.

Responsibilities:

• Research, report and produce compelling video content that informs and engages readers.
• Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues and situations.
• Use video, photos and social media to spotlight breaking news and high-interest events.
• Use real-time metrics to respond to user demand and reader interest.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated skill with shooting and editing video.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• One-year professional journalism experience, although recent grads will be considered.
• High-level communication and time management skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to work on-site in Bergen County, New Jersey.
• Demonstrated ability to work well on deadline and use multimedia to supplement their reach.
• Demonstrated track record for keen news judgment, ethical decision-making and fair play.
• This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

USA TODAY CO. is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities.