Mississippi is not only the home of the blues, but it also has one of the most enticing food scenes in the nation.It's a state with a rich history of producing some of the most creative Americans, from world-class writers, including William Faulkner, Eudora Welty and Tennessee Williams, to entertainers Oprah Winfrey, James Earl Jones and of course, Elvis Presley. On the outdoors front, from alligators to bears, we have an abundance of critters to capture, visually, of course.The Clarion Ledger is looking for a world-class, full-time visual journalist who is skilled in video, photography and social media to join our digital-first news team. Our visual journalists must be able to move seamlessly between high school sports, daily local news, and deep investigations, community festivals, and national entertainment events. We are committed to building audiences in underserved communities and expect our visual journalists to cultivate contacts and create content that reflects these communities.Responsibilities: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.) When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done.
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