Staff Photographer

Paycom - ATS; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Daily is seeking student photographers who enjoy fast-paced environments and who’re ready to tell visual stories about the University of Minnesota community. You’ll shoot quality photographs and write concise cutlines for roughly four assignments per week, initially under the guidance of the photo editor.

Applicants should be University of Minnesota students with a portfolio, knowledge of lighting and camera equipment, and a willingness to learn in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a University of Minnesota student.
• Should have a portfolio of photography for review, emphasis on news photography preferred.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of photographic equipment and lighting.

Responsibilities

• Shoots quality photographs and written concise cutlines (generally four assignments per week).
• Performs special assignments, when directed by photo editor.
• Works with Multimedia Editor to hone technical camera skills.
• Must have an undying respect for deadlines and should demonstrate willingness to learn.

Skills

Photojournalism

Deadline-driven

Portfolio review

Lighting knowledge

Education

University of Minnesota student

Tools

Photography equipment

Job description

DepartmentNewsroomReports ToAssociate EditorHours15 per weekPayPiece rate only — you’re paid for what you file, at published rates. No hourly wage, no guaranteed minimum, no cap. No work submitted, no pay.You like to be behind the lens, you’ve got an eye for shooting expressive images — sounds like you’re a budding photojournalist. The Minnesota Daily is looking for student photographers who enjoy fast-paced environments, and who’re ready to tell visual stories about the University of Minnesota community.ResponsibilitiesShoots quality photographs and written concise, accurate cutlines (generally four assignments per week)Performs special assignments, when directed by photo editorWorks with Multimedia Editor to hone technical camera skillsMust have an undying respect for deadlines and should demonstrate willingness to learnQualificationsMust be a University of Minnesota studentShould have a portfolio of photography for review, emphasis on news photography preferredMust demonstrate knowledge of photographic equipment and lightingYou *do not* need to be in the journalism school to apply for this position. We welcome applicants from all majors and backgrounds.Disclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at-will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All students are encouraged to apply