Visual Journalist: Photo & Video Storyteller

Scpress; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

McClatchy is seeking a visual journalist to create timely photo and video stories for our digital platforms. You will pitch ideas, respond to breaking news, and deliver engaging, ethically captured content that resonates with our diverse audience.

You’ll use Nikon gear, the Adobe suite, and CMS tools, writing captions and headlines that help your work get discovered. Remote work flexibility is encouraged as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of digital media or related experience.
• Strong photography and videography skills with solid news judgment.
• Experience with analytics, SEO, and audience engagement.
• Proficiency with Adobe suite, CMS and office tools.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely visual journalism—photo, video, and multi-format for digital platforms.
• Pitch and develop visual stories aligned with newsroom priorities and audience needs.
• Use analytics to inform coverage and measure impact.
• Build and maintain community contacts and sources.
• Edit captions, tag and archive assets, and manage rights and permissions.
• Use social media to distribute and highlight work.
• Respond quickly to breaking news and shifting priorities.
• Write accurate headlines, captions and video summaries.
• Embrace AI and automation to streamline routine tasks.

Skills

Photography

Videography

Analytics

SEO

News judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Camera equipment

CMS

Google Workspace

Job description

McClatchy is seeking a visual journalist to create timely photo and video stories for our digital platforms. You will pitch ideas, respond to breaking news, and deliver engaging, ethically captured content that resonates with our diverse audience.

You’ll use Nikon gear, the Adobe suite, and CMS tools, writing captions and headlines that help your work get discovered. Remote work flexibility is encouraged as part of a collaborative team.