Photographer (Level 1 Journalist)

Reuters is seeking a talented Photographer (Level 1 Journalist) to join our team in New York. The successful applicant will produce top quality news photography in New York and across the USA, working in close collaboration with Reuters photo editors and staff photographers as well as editors on the Global Pictures Desk to contribute highly competitive pictures to the Reuters News Pictures file for U.S. and global subscribers. In this opportunity as Photographer (Level 1 Journalist), you will: • Cover breaking news stories with photos transmitted quickly to our global clients • Provide strong images from entertainment and set piece stories locally, nationally and internationally • Work with our global desk to ensure photos are well cropped and accurately captioned • Offer video on breaking news assignments or when necessary • Follow Reuters trust principles, always maintaining the highest ethical standards • Work collaboratively across teams and disciplines You're a fit for the role of Photographer (Level 1 Journalist) if your background includes: • Excellent photojournalism and editing skills proven by at last 3 years work experience as a full-time photojournalist • An understanding of wire service clients and market needs both domestically and internationally • Sports photography experience • Video experience and skill • Experience in working in a large team, and the understanding of the importance of every member in it • Excellent news judgment as well as a good knowledge of US politics and government • The ability to tell stories through pictures, producing picture packages and picture stories as well as capturing individual defining moments • A unique "eye" able to compose interesting pictures on the fly and produce a well-rounded report of pictures during fast changing news events • Experience and ability to compete at the highest-level working under high pressure against tight deadlines, transmitting photos on the run via Wi-Fi, cellular modems and satellite phones • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in team environments • Fluency in English with the ability to write clear, error-free captions • Drone license is an asset • Proficiency and expertise working with current photo editing and transmitting software How about a team that works every day to create a more transparent, just and inclusive future?