Staff photographer

Description:

Photographer

The Chattanooga Times Free Press is seeking a talented photojournalist to join our editorial team. The candidate should have an eye for visual storytelling, an understanding of photographic techniques, a nose for news and an ability to capture images that enhance our coverage of local and national news. The candidate will be responsible for photographing a variety of events and people for various stories, working with reporters and editors to deliver compelling, high-quality content for our print and digital platforms.

Photojournalist candidate responsibilities:

— Capture images at events for various beats (politics, crime, sports, entertainment, etc.) that accurately capture the events.

— Work with reporters and editors to cover a story or event.

— Edit photos quickly and accurately and upload them by a deadline.

— Be up to date on local and national news.

— Find events for enterprise photographs.

— Ensure photos align with the editorial voice and quality standards of the Times Free Press.

— Collaborate with our digital team on video storytelling.

— Create captions which are accurate, informative and engaging and follow AP style.

— Follow ethical guidelines and maintain a professional, impartial stance when photographing various subjects or stories.

— Maintain photographic equipment.

— Have a reliable means of transportation and travel to various events for assignments.

— Be comfortable with shooting video. 

About the Chattanooga Times Free Press:

The Times Free Press is a privately owned mid-sized newspaper that circulates in more than two dozen counties in Tennessee and Georgia. The newspaper was recognized as the top news outlet in Tennessee in 2025. The newsroom produces a daily newspaper, three weekly community newspapers and two magazines.

Chattanooga is a city on the rise. It’s one of the top outdoor destinations in the country with a growing, thriving downtown and has been a magnet for big industry in recent years. The city is within a convenient two-hour drive to Atlanta, Nashville and Knoxville and is known for its fast internet speeds, some of the fastest in the world.

Interested applicants should email their resume, portfolio and a concise cover email to tell us a little about yourself, your goals and why you would be a good fit for this role to mhamilton@timesfreepress.com. Please place the words “photojournalist” in the subject line.