Photographer/Videographer

Job Description

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an innovative, digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to strengthening communities across our network. With an unmatched local-to-national reach, Gannett touches the lives of more than 110 million people monthly with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services. Gannett brands include USA TODAY NETWORK with the iconic USA TODAY and more than 100 local media brands, digital marketing services companies ReachLocal and SweetIQ, and U.K. media company Newsquest. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.

Are you a newshound who carries a camera and is as comfortable creating video as making stills? If so, let’s talk.
Our visuals team at The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com has won 15 Emmy Awards and countless more regional, national and international awards. We are a creative, innovative, hardworking group that covers everything from breaking news to sports to yearlong investigative stories.
We do and expect a lot in this changing media environment, but we also offer many opportunities for experimentation, growth and storytelling on all our platforms, especially digital.

In this role, you will:

• Create quality multimedia storytelling using photography, videography and text that accurately informs,

entertains and engages our audience.

• Use audience metrics to assist in making coverage decisions.
• Demonstrate high command of techniques and sophisticated craftsmanship in photo/video storytelling and community engagement. Acts as a community watchdog in this area of expertise.
• Collaborate and connect with the community through visual storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.).
• Work with content coaches and other journalists to evaluate what’s working and what’s not, and develop ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs.
• Work on special projects and perform editing of visuals when needed.
• Promote personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.

Requirements:

• Degree in Communication, Journalism or equivalent experience and education
• Internship or previous experience in the job duties preferred
• Experience with multimedia storytelling techniques on multiple platforms
• Exceptional core photojournalism skills (reporting, photography and videography)
• Ability to use basic and advanced computer programs, including but not limited to video editing software and Adobe Photoshop
• Deep understanding of and curiosity about competition for our customers’ time and money
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Strong industry knowledge
• Organizational skills
• Understanding of social media and how to respond and engage fan base on digital platforms
• Effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities
• Able to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong time-management skills
• Writing, spelling, grammar, AP and local style
• Command of media law and Principles of Ethical Conduct

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status.

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