Press Photographer - The Courier DC Thomson
Press Photographer - The Courier DC Thomson
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Job Description
- Job Title: Press Photographer The Courier DC Thomson
- Fulltime Maternity Cover 12Month FixedTerm Contract
- Location: Dundee Scotland United Kingdom
Are you a talented and creative photographer with a passion for storytelling through stunning visuals The Courier one of Scotlands leading regional news titles is looking for a skilled and dynamic photographer to join our newsroom in Dundee.
About the Role:
As a photographer youll play a vital role in capturing compelling images that bring our stories to life across print and digital platforms. From breaking news and exclusive interviews to indepth features and sport coverage youll be at the heart of the action delivering highquality photography that engages and informs our audience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Capture highquality news sport and feature photography for The Courierin print and online
- Work closely with reporters and the Audio Visual desk to enhance storytelling with strong visual content
- Cover live events breaking news and longform projects with creativity and speed
- Edit and deliver images efficiently to meet tight deadlines
- Collaborate with the wider AV team to support video and multimedia content when required
- Maintain and manage photographic equipment and ensure compliance with industry standards
Requirements
What Were Looking For:
- Proven experience as a press/news photographer or strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling ability
- Excellent technical photography skills including composition lighting and postproduction
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fastpaced newsroom environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with editorial and AV teams
- Experience using professional camera equipment and editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
- Full UK driving license and flexibility to work onlocation across The Courierspatch
To apply for this role please follow our online application process and submit a CV cover letter and a portfolio of work.
Benefits
This is a fulltime temporary position 12month fixedterm contract covering a period of maternity leave) working 35 hours per week from our Dundee office. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday health cash plan gym discount excellent pension a competitive salary and many more staff discounts and benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race religion gender sexual orientation age marital status disability or any other protected characteristics.
If you have any issues with your application please email
The closing date for applications is Sunday 13th April at 23:59hrs.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Employment Type
Temp
