Photographer

Description:

Summary:

The Boulder Daily Camera is seeking an enthusiastic photojournalist to join its award-winning news team. The staff photographer will work with the news team to capture images for breaking, sports, feature and enterprise stories. The successful candidate will have a passion for visual storytelling, have a positive attitude and use photography to enhance the Camera’s coverage of Boulder, Longmont and the surrounding Boulder County communities.

Candidates must be flexible to take assignments that are early in the day or late at night, as well as work the occasional weekend or holiday and live in the Boulder/Broomfield area or be willing to relocate (no relocation assistance offered)

What you will do:

• Consistently produce high-quality visual journalism, mainly still photography, which has compelling content, accurately reflects the event or assignment and meets standards technically

• Collect caption information to write accurate, factual captions that explain the picture, offer insight into the subject and adhere to style guidelines

• Work directly and collaboratively with editors and reporters on daily story ideas

• File photos on deadline, and in the event of breaking news, with enough speed to ensure photos are relevant

• Know and understand what the story is about; seek additional information if necessary

• Use social media posting and sharing to promote the Daily Camera’s work

• Stay abreast of the latest camera technology, equipment and techniques

• Use studio lighting equipment to produce outstanding results

• Work with the public and colleagues in a professional manner

What you will bring:

• Proven skill and ability to make quality photographs that hold up as standalone pieces of visual journalism or complement written stories

• Experience in newspaper photography to include photographic lighting techniques (studio and location), caption writing, editing and photojournalism ethics

• Must be computer literate with Macintosh and PC systems and fluent with photo editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop and Photo Mechanic

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• College degree preferred or demonstration of equivalent work experience

• Experience as a professional photojournalist is preferred, but open to recent college graduates with internship and newsroom experience

Benefits and Compensation:

The hourly wage range is $19.00-$20.00 + cell phone stipend and mileage reimbursement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: www.mybensite.com/mng

Who we are:

Prairie Mountain Media, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is a publishing company with a multimedia portfolio of print, niche and digital products. We house an extensive, integrated network of 15 trusted local brands that deliver exclusive local news and attract local audiences throughout the state of Colorado. With a century-long legacy in their communities, our newspaper brands deliver over 1.26 million print and 14 million digital impressions monthly, providing proven results for advertisers of all sizes. We offer a full range of digital advertising solutions. This includes a vast network of websites, partnerships with major players like Google, MediaNews Group, and Adtaxi, social media, email, search engine marketing (SEM), search engine optimization (SEO), and targeted advertising options. Prairie Mountain Media delivers award-winning coverage and in-demand multimedia products to high-value audiences in Colorado, connecting advertisers with an ever-growing number of readers through personalized marketing services.

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EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment: 

• A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation

• Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, training sessions, and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed

• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours

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