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The Richmond Times Dispatch, a Lee Enterprises company, is seeking a photographer/videographer to cover all facets of life in Richmond, Virginia. The photographer/videographer will work within the newsroom staff and editors in the newsroom to improve visual coverage and help develop story ideas. The ideal candidate has a command of all aspects of photography, including news, sports, portraiture and documentary, is skilled in incorporating video into their visual reporting, and is adept at using social media to reach a wider audience for local news. Candidates must have a record of accuracy and journalistic integrity. Ideally, candidates should have two years' experience working at a newspaper, though internships and/or work on a college newspaper staff may be acceptable.

Responsibilities:

• Works under the direction of a supervisor to cover assigned material.
• Works independently or with other reporters and editors to improve visual content and develop visual story ideas relevant to the community.
• Responds to breaking news as needed.
• Responsibly maintains company-issued camera equipment and laptop.
• Has a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Office and any software specific to photojournalism.
• Must be able to walk or stand for any length of time, sometimes in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy camera equipment.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines and manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Hours include regular night and weekend shifts.

The Richmond Times Dispatch is the local newspaper covering local breaking news. Richmond, Virginia is rich in cultural diversity and a commitment to excellence for our customers.

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