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Snappr · 1 day ago

Founding Visual Journalist (Photo + Video), Snappr News

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$50K/yr - $80K/yr

Snappr is a one-stop-shop for visual content for brands, launching Snappr News, an editorial photo and video product in 2026. The Founding Visual Journalist will shape the product and cover broad tech news in the San Francisco Bay Area, producing timely photo and video content.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)E-CommerceMarketplacePhoto EditingPhoto SharingPhotographySaaSSoftware

Responsibilities

Report visually in the field: breaking news, events, portraits, features, and 'tech meets real life' stories
Deliver fast: often same-day, frequently within hours, occasionally immediately when news breaks
Produce both photo and video on assignment: from quick hit coverage to short-form storytelling
Write complete, accurate captions for every photo/video: names, titles, dates, locations, context - no guessing. Use AI tools responsibly to speed up your writing and tagging without sacrificing quality
Tag and package everything correctly in the proprietary Snappr News app: keywords, locations, people/companies, and legal information
Operate according to photojournalistic ethics and standards
Travel when needed: occasional out-of-town tech events (expenses co

Qualification

PhotojournalismVideo shootingAttention to detailCharismaticPatientMotorbike licenseCalm under pressure

Required

Strong portfolio demonstrating news/event coverage + portraits + real moments (not just pretty pictures)
Strong video shooting skills
Extreme attention to detail: captions, names, titles, tagging, and deadlines
Charismatic and love meeting new people
Calm under pressure
Patient

Preferred

Motorbike license (or willing to get one). You'll move faster and catch more stories in San Francisco with two wheels

Benefits

$10,000 to $20,000 USD performance bonus
Generous equity
Healthcare
20 days PTO/year
Approved travel expenses covered where needed

Company

Snappr

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Snappr delivers high-ROI visual content for brands through its creator network, workflow automation tools and AI imaging solutions
dateFounded in 2017
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.snappr.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$41M
Key Investors
Foundry GroupBasis Set Ventures
2025-10-08Series B· $28M
2020-09-28Series A· $10M
2019-09-09Series A

Leadership Team

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Matt Schiller
Founder, CEO
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Andres Serrano
Head Of Technology
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Recent News

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Snappr, a visual content platform and a marketplace for professional photographers and editors, raised a $28M Series B led by Foundry and expands to Europe (Kerry Flynn/Axios)
2025-10-09
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