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McClatchy Media · 1 day ago

Visual Journalist

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

McClatchy Media is seeking a visual journalist to focus on capturing, editing, and producing original photo and video journalism for the North Texas audience. The role involves pitching, reporting, and producing visual stories while collaborating with newsroom colleagues on breaking news and enterprise packages.

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Hiring Manager

Terri Holub

Responsibilities

Produce outstanding still photography, narrative video and vertical video to accompany storytelling in online digital presentations and for print

Generate ideas for daily still photo and video stories that appeal across local, regional, and statewide online audiences

Report, edit and produce compelling visual journalism on deadline

Capturing live video on scene when warranted and transmit photos from the scene of breaking news and sporting events

Edit, produce and place video in related stories and social platforms

Collaborate with editors/reporters to develop creative approaches to digital storytelling

Write headlines, captions, summaries, social media posts and stories that are engaging and accurate

A track record for innovation, learning and using new skills and technologies, especially AI

Qualification

Digital journalism experienceVideo editingStill photographyAdobe Premiere ProAdobe After EffectsSEO understandingFluency in SpanishInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingTeam playerCommunication skills

Required

Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and team player skills required

Familiarity with the latest still photography equipment and professional video cameras, capturing sound and video editing

Strong video editing ability and storytelling a must

Visual sensibility and experience contributing to interactive and multimedia work, with creative concepts and implementation

Reliable news judgment, advanced communication skills needed

Ability to edit video using Adobe Premiere Pro

Ability to use Adobe After Effects and Audition a plus

An understanding of audience trends, SEO and digital media are important

Ability to quickly edit video

Reliable transportation and valid driver's license

Vehicle insurance required

Ability to lift to 25 pounds

Energy, flexibility, and online smarts

Ability to work well with a variety of editors and staff at all levels within a digitally evolving local newsroom

Aptitude for thinking big, working wisely, quickly, and efficiently

Must have reliable transportation. Must have valid driver's license and vehicle insurance

Preferred

College degree preferred or equivalent experience

3-5 years digital journalism experience preferred

Fluency in English and Spanish preferred

Benefits

Healthcare coverage for employees and their families

Financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses

Multiple no-cost wellness resources

Coverage for four-legged friends

401(k) with employer match

Competitive paid time off

Corporate holidays

Variety of mental health benefits

Company

McClatchy Media

McClatchy Media Company is shaping the future of media by bringing together trusted journalism, engaging lifestyle and entertainment content, trend analysis, and innovative distribution solutions.

Founded in 1857

Sacramento, California, USA

1001-5000 employees