Visual Storyteller

Gannett; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tallahassee Democrat, part of the USA TODAY Network, seeks a Visual Storyteller to lead compelling photo and video journalism in Florida's capital region. This digital-first role captures and produces visual content—from breaking news to enterprise storytelling—engaging audiences across platforms.

We’re looking for a creative, fast-moving journalist with strong photography and video skills, who can tell powerful stories through images, videos, and emerging formats, while maintaining accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, multimedia or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of professional experience preferred.
• Digital-first visual journalist with strong photography and video skills.
• Experience editing video and photos for web, mobile and social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Capture and produce visual journalism (photography, video, social content).
• Cover breaking news and major events with quick turnaround for real-time reporting.
• Tell people-first stories visually, focusing on impact on local communities.
• Edit and publish multimedia content optimized for digital, mobile and social platforms.
• Use analytics and audience insights to guide storytelling decisions and improve engagement.
• Collaborate with reporters and editors to develop multimedia storytelling plans.

Skills

Photography

Video production

Storytelling

SEO

Analytics tools

Social media

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

2+ years of professional experience

Job description

The Tallahassee Democrat, part of the USA TODAY Network, is seeking a Visual Storyteller to lead compelling photo and video journalism that brings to life the biggest stories in Florida's capital region.

This is a high-energy, digital-first role focused on capturing and producing visual content - from breaking news and community moments to enterprise storytelling - that engages audiences across platforms.

We're looking for a creative, fast-moving journalist who can tell powerful stories through images, video and emerging formats, with a strong sense of urgency and an eye for what resonates with digital audiences.

What you'll do

• Capture and produce compelling visual journalism, including photography, video and short‑form social content
• Cover breaking news and major events, delivering visuals quickly to support real‑time reporting
• Tell people‑first stories visually, focusing on the impact of news on local communities
• Edit and publish multimedia content optimized for digital, mobile and social platforms
• Use analytics and audience insights to guide visual storytelling decisions and improve engagement
• Collaborate with reporters and editors to develop multimedia storytelling plans for daily and enterprise coverage
• Identify and pursue visual opportunities around trending topics and high‑interest stories
• Produce video‑first journalism, including vertical video, explainers and live coverage formats
• Ensure all work reflects accuracy, context and journalistic integrity
• Maintain equipment and stay current on emerging storytelling tools and techniques

What we’re looking for

• A digitally savvy visual journalist with strong photography and video skills
• Ability to work quickly under deadline while maintaining high‑quality standards
• Experience editing video and photos for web, mobile and social platforms
• Understanding of audience behavior, SEO and social media trends
• Strong storytelling instincts with a people‑centered approach
• Ability to juggle breaking news, daily assignments and enterprise projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with analytics tools and social listening to identify visual opportunities
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work across teams
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, multimedia or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of professional experience preferred

What sets this role apart

• You’ll document life in Florida’s capital city, where breaking news, politics, weather and community stories intersect daily.
• You’ll help expand the Democrat’s reach through video, social and emerging formats.
• You’ll partner with one of the top photojournalists in the nation and be part of a networked award‑winning newsroom, collaborating across the USA TODAY Network on statewide and national stories.

The mission

At the Tallahassee Democrat and the USA TODAY Network, we inform, connect and empower communities through journalism that meets audiences where they are.

As a Visual Storyteller, you’ll play a key role in that mission: Delivering powerful, engaging visuals that help audiences understand and connect with the news.