Grant Funded Visual Journalist – Reno Gazette Journal

Tell the visual story of Reno and Nevada while driving social growth and vertical video innovationReno Gazette Journal/ the leading news organization covering the vibrant city of Reno the natural beauty of Northern Nevada and the unique stories that shape our region is seeking an innovative and passionate visual journalist to join our are looking for a dynamic photographer/videographer who is not only adept at capturing compelling visuals but also strategic and creative in growing audiences across diverse social platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-impact stills and videos for print digital and social media engaging our community where they live and engage with is a grant-funded position and entails participation in community service-oriented projects highlighting the RGJs work covering underserved applicants are energetic self-motivated storytellers with a keen sense for news a flair for creativity and the versatility to shoot edit and publish content quickly across multiple platforms. The ability to write sharp informative captions and to identify stories that will resonate with local and national audiences is essential. You will cover breaking news sports features profiles enterprise and investigationswhile always seeking new ways to elevate our visual and adaptability are key as is a genuine passion for connecting with the community. Spanish language skills are highly valued. Renos location offers easy access to Lake Tahoe the Sierra Nevada and a thriving local scene thats perfect for an outdoor enthusiast and cultural :Produce high-quality multimedia stories through photography videography and clear engaging text that informs entertains and inspires our edit and publish vertical videos designed for platforms such as Instagram Reels TikTok YouTube Shorts and Facebook Stories with a focus on driving audience growth and quick-turn production of photo galleries and video content ensuring timely accurate delivery across digital and social with newsroom colleagues on story development visual strategy and innovative approaches to audience audience data and trends to inform content choices and maximize reach on and social and support fellow journalists in basic photo and video editing best practices for mobile journalism and new media :Bachelors degree in communications journalism visual media or equivalent professional experience and least two years experience in professional photography and videography with a strong portfolio of vertical and social-first in photo and video editing software (such as Photoshop Adobe Premiere After Effects and mobile editing apps).Demonstrated ability to shoot edit and publish with smartphones and advanced camera RGJ has a full array of new Sony digital cameras and success growing audiences and engagement on platforms like Instagram TikTok YouTube X and to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven newsroom and adapt to changing priorities and to work nights weekends and breaking news assignments as grasp of journalism law best practices in media ethics and a commitment to accurate impactful drivers license reliable transportation and insurance as required by Nevada Instructions:We want to get to know you and see your storytelling in action! When you apply please include a single PDF with the following in order: 1. Your resume (one to two pages). 2. A cover letter outlining your approach to visual journalism and audience growth. 3. Links to samples of your best workespecially vertical and social video. Assembling these items into one document and uploading as a PDF will ensure your application receives full consideration.#Newsgnt#LI-NC1#LI-HybridThe hourly rate for this role will range between $13.94 and $25.38. Base compensation is reflective of many factors including but not limited to the market in which one lives/works individual education level skills certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role may be applicable.