Photographer/Videographer, Cox First Media

$53,206 - $79,810/Yr

Cox Enterprises, LLC - Springfield, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Springfield, OH

Personal and Laundry Services

About the position

The Photographer/Videographer at Cox First Media plays a crucial role in digital storytelling by creating compelling photos and videos for various platforms, including websites and social media. This position requires versatility in covering a range of events such as breaking news, sports, and entertainment, while demonstrating strong news judgment and journalistic principles. The role is based in Springfield, Ohio, and involves both independent work and collaboration with other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Tell compelling stories visually with photos and videos, either as standalone digital content or in collaboration with other planned content.
• Display a strong sense of urgency, high energy, and tenacity to get the best, most compelling visuals for digital audiences and for print.
• Process and manage photos, videos, photo galleries, and other visual products, including inputting content into the system and optimizing for digital.
• Work in close communication with an editor, exercising independent judgment and action in the field, as well as independent thinking and judgment on deadline.
• Provide accurate, complete captions for photos and video content.
• Cover spot news with visuals and reporting from active scenes in collaboration with other staff.
• Use time effectively and efficiently, producing an acceptable volume of work.
• Demonstrate understanding of visual bias and avoid it.
• Aid other content producers in training or best practices when they must gather visuals, including from cell phones.
• Use metrics to inform what content is created and distributed on digital channels, curating their work to best meet our audience where they are.
• Work with other departments in Cox First Media for visuals that may help in Marketing, Audience, or other promotional needs.
• Handle other assignments as needed, showing flexibility and adaptability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years' experience in a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in photo and video content creation in news, journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Knowledge of equipment and software programs needed to create and edit photos and video (such as Photoshop, video editing tools, etc.).
• Understanding and knowledge of all equipment and programs needed to execute photos and videos, including DSLR, natural, indoor and studio lighting techniques, and best practices using mobile phone technology.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Adobe Sketch, Sketchbook, or similar programs.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate cameras and other equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Paid jury duty
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Volunteer time off
• Bereavement leave