Visual Journalist

Date Posted	May 14, 2026
Industry	Television
Specialty	Local News
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	46,000 - 52,000

Description:

Are you a creative, hard worker inspired by the opportunity to fuse a documentary aesthetic with journalistic ethics? Access Framingham is seeking a dynamic Visual Journalist to join a media-first, award-winning non-profit local news program, The Frame. This multidimensional position works alongside the News Supervisor to directly engage with the community in telling authentic stories, news reporting, and spotlighting local voices. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Executive Director. Some evening and weekend work is required.

DUTIES 

• End-to-end production of short news stories in horizontal and vertical formats 

• Lead on field productions, such as documentary-style and person-on-the-street

• Provide on-the-ground interviews and interact with the community to source stories 

• Support in the production of studio broadcasts and podcasts

• Repackage and recirculate content for social and produce social-first pieces

• Serve as on-air talent when appropriate

• Collaborate on short and long-term story assignments

• Incorporate other modalities such as explainers, data visualizations, and text-based motion graphics as needed

• Work with the senior staff to comply with production workflows, protocols, and procedures

• Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS & DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in journalism, filmmaking, communications, or related field. A high school diploma or equivalent may be considered with relevant experience

• 3+ years of combined experience in video content creation 

• A firm commitment to journalism standards and practices

• Demonstrable professional experience producing news, documentary-style, educational, or other scripted video and audio projects

• Outgoing personality and capacity to meaningfully engage with a diverse population

• Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Illustrator)

• Some experience developing storyboards and writing scripts 

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior leaders; ability to pitch a project idea and/or discuss a project scope with senior leaders 

• Portuguese or Spanish language proficiency a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Requires a valid Massachusetts driver's license and use of your vehicle 

• Work will require off-site video productions, including setup and breakdown 

• Must be able to lift and move 40 lbs when needed 

Compensation: $46,000 - $52,000 commensurate with experience

Access Framingham offers a benefits package that includes:

• Paid vacation time in the first year

• Medical and Dental benefits

• Retirement Plan with a company match

• Investment in your professional growth through coaching, training, and professional development

To Apply:

Please email a cover letter, resume, and a demo reel or work samples with the subject line: Video Journalist to jdaniels@accessfram.tv. The deadline to apply is May 25, 2026. Applications without a reel or sample will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

Access Framingham invites candidates from underrepresented and marginalized communities to apply for this position. AFTV is committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and has zero tolerance for discrimination. We welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability, and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.