The Knoxville News Sentinel is seeking a world-class, full-time visual journalist skilled in video, photography and social media to join our digital-first news team. This photographer and videographer will capture the people, moments, events, environment and sense of place that define our unique community. The journalist must understand the powerful role that visual storytelling plays in reaching new audiences across a variety of platforms. Our visual journalists must be able to move seamlessly between high school sports, daily local news, deep investigations, community festivals, and breaking news. The successful candidate must have the ability to collaborate with reporters and editors to produce compelling storytelling about the people and places of East Tennessee. Our newsroom is committed to telling the full story of our community, meaning our coverage reflects the diversity of the people who live here.
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Life in Knoxville
Knoxville combines the best of urban and outdoors life in one of the most beautiful settings in America, on the banks of the Tennessee River and in the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains. The city is home to the University of Tennessee, which adds even more energy to a dynamic city that hosts internationally recognized chefs, a thriving independent retail scene, world-class outdoors venues, including the renowned urban wilderness, and the elite athletics of the Southeastern Conference. It's also home to the critically acclaimed Big Ears music festival created by Bonnaroo founder Ashley Capps, who lives here and helps nurture a thriving original music scene that draws artists from across the globe. And the cost of living will wow you - it's one of the country's more affordable urban areas in a state with no income tax.
The Knoxville-based visuals journalist:
- Creates quality visual storytelling using videography, photography, and text that informs, entertains, and engages our audience.
- Experiments with video for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other emerging platforms.
- Experience using video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere, and be comfortable with streaming and audio technology.
- Has a strong understanding of SEO to maximize audience reach for visual content.
- Uses audience metrics to help make coverage decisions.
- Collaborates and connects with the community through visual storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.)
- Works with editors and other journalists to evaluate what works and what doesn't and develops ongoing plans to satisfy audience needs.
- Projects include a mix of daily local news coverage and longer-term enterprise projects or series
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism, photography, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least two years of photojournalism experience in the high-pressure environment of a daily publication.
- Experience with multimedia storytelling techniques on multiple platforms.
- Exceptional core photojournalism skills (reporting, photography, and videography).
- Ability to use basic and advanced computer programs, including but not limited to video editing software, including Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Photo Mechanic
- Self-motivated and self-directed.
Organizational skills:
- Understanding of social media and how to respond and engage our fan base on digital platforms.
- Effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities.
- Able to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Command of writing, spelling, grammar, and writing style.
- Command of media law and principles of ethical conduct.
How To Apply:
We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
1. Your resume - one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you've produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.
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