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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the dominant news source in Georgia and much of the Southeast, is seeking a multimedia photojournalist to join its award-winning Visuals team. Candidates must have sound news judgment and be able to produce storytelling photography and video from everyday and project-level assignments. Sports experience is a plus. The AJC is located in Georgia’s capitol city, which is home to multiple colleges and HBCUs; winning pro and college sports teams; Peach Bowl and Masters coverage; Fortune 500 companies; a rich civil rights history; a robust arts and music scene; and a vibrant photography community including the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar, America’s longest continuously operating photojournalism conference.

Georgia is home to some of the most racially and ethnically diverse areas of the country. Atlanta suburbs include some of the fastest-growing areas of the country, a sprawling collection of once-rural, white communities that are increasingly urbanized and international. Atlanta encompasses everything fascinating about city life in the American South: Growing communities of immigrants set against a backdrop of formerly Black and White racial dynamics, a population of roughly 6 million people in a state that has transitioned from ironclad Republican rule to a genuine political swing state, national attention on every election and every vote, and tons of money and development to keep things interesting. 

If you love news, enjoy visually showcasing the diversity that is defining America and are inspired by visually telling stories that matter and inspire others, our newsroom is a great place to ply your craft. 

Job duties & tasks

Produce dynamic photography and video for a variety of topics including  breaking news, features, business and sports

Creatively adapt and generate ideas from broad, general assignments for best visual opportunity

Work in the field and edit independently

Conceive and execute visual projects

Collaborate with newsroom staff to create digital content and serve print needs

Stay current on news, pop culture and emerging trends

Qualifications:

Education:  •    Bachelor’s degree in journalism or photography or commensurate training

Years & Type of Experience:  •    10 years of multimedia, photography, videography experience or some combination of all preferred 

•    A combination of school media work, internships and professional work that add up to a demonstrated record of news experience and capability

•    A compelling and varied portfolio that must include active news shooting, storytelling still and video photography and a wide range of technically challenging photojournalism

•    Experience is required shooting and editing photographs, captions and videos at a media outlet or journalism organization

•    Demonstrated deadline performance

•    Fluent English required; proficiency in one or more additional languages a plus

Skills and abilities •    Solid news judgment and the photographic/multimedia skills to get the fastest and most compelling visuals a competitive market

•    Able to approach assignments with creativity

•    Excellent time-management skills – Able to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced news environment

•    Highly creative, stickler for accuracy, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communications skills

•    Strong ability to connect with people across the role – story subjects, colleagues at work, readers and the public

•    Knowledge of current photo and video editing software such as Photo Mechanic, Photoshop, Premiere Pro

•    Excellent communication skills with a collaborative attitude

•    Technical comfort to push visuals to content publishing platforms and social media quickly and accurately in breaking news situations. Able to quickly learn new technology/skills to meet developing needs

Additional Requirements:  •    Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 

•    Reliable internet access required to work remotely

•    In-office work environment not available every day; some at-home officing or other remote work required

•    Permanent residence in metro Atlanta required

•    Valid driver’s license

•    Local travel required. Therefore, a successful candidate will need a reliable vehicle in some cases; company vehicles are available for some assignments

Interface Requirements •    Other newsroom journalists, sources, public officials.

•    Photography gear provided.

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