Photographer (Level 1 Journalist)

About the Role 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 • 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 About Thomson Reuters Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.