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SFGATE Part-time Staff Photographer (Los Angeles)

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SFGATE Part-time Staff Photographer (Los Angeles)

Salary: $31,500 - $36,500
• Intermediate Level
Skills: Social Media Digital Media Photographers

Summary

Under the direction of SFGATE’s Senior Photo Editor, the Part-Time Staff Photographer (20 hours per week) will regularly schedule and shoot assignments in the Los Angeles area, but also occasionally oversee a wide range of other image-related tasks, including: edit and layout photos, correspond with freelancers, research and acquire permissions, and schedule and shoot assignments.

Category Digital Media  Photographers  Social Media 
Location Greater Los Angeles Area
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Aug 03, 2023
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

Under the direction of SFGATE’s Senior Photo Editor, the Part-Time Staff Photographer (20 hours per week) will regularly schedule and shoot assignments in the Los Angeles area, but also occasionally oversee a wide range of other image-related tasks, including: edit and layout photos, correspond with freelancers, research and acquire permissions, and schedule and shoot assignments. We are looking for a trained photojournalist who understands the pace and needs of a modern, fast-paced digital newsroom. Additional skills in the area of video, graphic design or photo illustration are a huge plus.

What you’ll do:
  • Schedule and photograph assignments in the Los Angeles area
  • Help on the photo desk when needed via edits, layouts, permissions and more
  • Correspond with freelancers
  • Pitch ideas for photo-driven stories
  • Produce photo illustrations for hard-to-photograph stories
Who you are:
  • You have 3+ years of relevant experience in photojournalism.
  • Advanced aptitude in DSLR photography and use of strobe
  • Proficiency in social media
  • An advanced understanding of Photoshop
  • Understanding of ethics in photojournalism
  • You live in the Los Angeles area
  • You have a passion for journalism and telling stories
  • You’ve read SFGATE and have an understanding of the brand and voice
In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in California. The reasonable estimate is between $31,500 and $36,500. 

Job Type Part Time 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day
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