Visual journalist/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Gannett - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Milwaukee, WI

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is seeking a full-time visual journalist to join its digital-first news team. This role focuses on creating compelling visual storytelling through photography, videography, and social media engagement. The ideal candidate will be skilled in producing video content for various platforms and will collaborate with reporters and editors to deliver high-quality journalism that resonates with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Creates quality visual storytelling using photography, videography, and text that informs, entertains, and engages our audience.
• Experiments with video for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other emerging platforms.
• Uses audience metrics to assist in making coverage decisions.
• Collaborates and connects with the community through visual storytelling and outreach.
• 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 in communications, journalism, photography, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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 video editing software such as Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Photo Mechanic.
• Deep understanding of and curiosity about competition for our customers' time and money.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Strong industry knowledge.
• Organizational skills.
• Understanding of social media and how to respond and engage 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.
• Works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.
• Must embrace peer-to-peer feedback and training.
• Applies innovative, creative thinking to support the company's goals.
• Writing, spelling, grammar, AP style knowledge.
• Command of media law and Principles of Ethical Conduct.