Video Journalist

TheMilwaukee Journal Sentinelisseekingan experienced highly skilledvideojournalistto create distinctive visual storytelling across platforms. This journalist will use video to informengageand entertain key audiences while also producing still photography when ideal candidate is fluent in digital journalism tools and best practices with an emphasis on fasthigh-quality video productionand photo galleries for both breaking news and enterprise journalist will cover daily assignmentsonsports business public safety weathereducationand should bring original ideas collaborate well with reporters and editors and take initiative to pitch and execute compelling visual stories that serve audience edit high-qualityvideoand still images that accurately informentertainand engage our audience. Develop and pitch fresh timely visual story ideas including videos photo galleries and other multimedia. Work on tight deadlines for breaking news as well as planned coverage often managing multiple assignments at once. Use audience metrics to shape coverage decisions and refine visual storytelling. Maintain and regularly update visuals on digital platforms to keep coverage current and relevant. Build strong relationships with editors reporters and the community contributing to coverage plans and newsroom degree in journalism communications or related field or equivalent experience.23 years of professional experience in video creating editing or visual news judgment planningskillsand attention to ability to prioritize multitask and pivot quickly as news and assignments collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the to feedback and commitment to continual to work nights weekends and travel as news Instructions We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply dont limit your upload to a resume; show us what youve done. To do so put together a single document file that includes the following in this order:Your resume one to two pages.A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what youve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.#Newsgnt#LI-NC1