Job Description

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is seeking a visual journalist based in Fort Worth to focus on shooting, editing, and producing original photo and video journalism across multiple platforms for our North Texas audience.

This individual will be required to pitch, report, and produce outstanding daily visual journalism and long-term visual stories in accordance with the news of the day. Visual journalists play a critical role, working closely with newsroom colleagues to tell the most important and timely visual stories.

A strong work ethic, the ability to multitask, to quickly produce high-quality photos and videos and the aptitude to work across short- and long-term deadlines is required.

Responsibilities include:

● Produce outstanding still photojournalism and video to accompany storytelling in online digital presentations and for print using DSLR camera equipment

● 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

● Shoot 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

● Produce live-stream content, which may include breaking news, public meetings, or scheduled newsroom events

● 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

Requirements:

● College degree preferred or equivalent experience

● 3-5 years digital journalism experience preferred

● Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and team player skills required

● Familiarity with DSLR and professional video cameras, capturing sound and video editing

● Newsroom experience and/or internship(s), preferably in newspapers and/or digital media

● 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

Personal Attributes:

● 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

This position will be based in Fort Worth. Nights and weekend work is a possibility. Some travel may be required.

When Applying: Please include samples of your work or a link to your online portfolio.