Multimedia journalist at Gannett in West Palm Beach, Florida

Job Description:

The Palm Beach Post is looking for a skilled, creative photojournalist and videographer who can create their own content while lifting that of others in the newsroom.

This person will collaborate with reporters and editors to produce compelling storytelling about the people and places of Palm Beach County, South Florida and Florida.

The job includes a mix of breaking news, high school, college and pro sports, features and real estate. We also ask our multimedia department to create their own content, creating stories through their video and photography skills. This person will write accurate, informative captions and copy blocks and/or short stories for their own content.

This person is expected to promote their content on social media, understand digital metrics and work to build audiences for their own work and all Post content. Flexibility, resourcefulness and strong collaboration skills are musts.

Palm Beach County is part of the tri-county South Florida region, along with Broward and Miami-Dade counties. We're the third largest county by population in Florida and the second-largest in size. Palm Beach County is a top-notch destination for tourism. It has pristine beaches, endless golf courses, and abundant fishing and boating areas. We are one of the fastest growing counties in the national, for residential, retail and commercial real estate. We have A-list restaurants and night spots, a growing arts and culture scene and many natural preserves and state parks and a diverse population.

Responsibilities:

• Creates quality multimedia storytelling using photography, videography and text that informs, entertains and engages our audience.
• Uses audience metrics to assist in making coverage decisions.
• Promotes their own work and the work of their colleagues.

Requirements:

• Must have substantial professional experience as a visual journalist, through internships, freelance or full-time jobs.
• Exceptional core photojournalism skills (reporting, photography and videography.)
• Ability to use basic and advanced computer programs, including but not limited to video editing software, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Photo Mechanic.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Understands social media and how to respond to and engage a fan base on digital platforms.
• Able to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
• Proficient in writing, spelling, grammar and AP style.
• Command of media law and Principles of Ethical Conduct.
• This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Application Instructions:

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, show us what you've done. 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 job.

Links to 15-20 online samples of your work, which must include video. Show us what you've produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do.

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