Photographer/Videographer (UNION) - at Providence, Rhode Island

Providence Journal Visual Journalist PositionThe Providence Journal, part of USA Today Co., and the USA TODAY NETWORK is seeking a highly skilled and digitally savvy experienced visual journalist to join our statewide team and create distinctive visual storytelling across platforms. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative and fluent in digital journalism tools with an emphasis on fast, high-quality video production and photo galleries for breaking news, enterprise coverage and sports. This position will work a Tuesday - Saturday shift, working from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily.What you'll do:Produce, shoot and edit high-quality video and still images that accurately inform and engage our audience.Develop and pitch timely visual story ideas, including videos, photo galleries and other multimedia.Quickly turn around video and still images for assignments, often filing from the field and juggling multiple projects.Use audience metrics to shape coverage decisions and refine visual storytelling.Maintain and regularly update visuals on digital platforms to keep coverage current and relevant.Build strong relationships with editors, reporters, and the community, contributing to coverage plans and newsroom collaborations.Be a resource for the newsroom, helping to develop relevant trainings and workshops for reporters looking to develop their own visuals skillsWhat you'll bring:Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.3 years of professional experience in visual journalism and video creationStrong news judgment, planning skills and attention to detail.Proven ability to prioritize, multitask and pivot quickly as news and assignments change.Proficiency in SEO and optimization for visualsHigh level communication, time management and planning skillsOpenness to feedback and commitment to continual improvement.Willingness to work nights, weekends and travel as news requires.Build strong relationships with editors, reporters, and the community, contributing to coverage plans and newsroom collaborations.Application Instructions: We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:Your resume - one to two pages.A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.Links to 3-6 online samples of your work.