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Visual journalists play a critical role working closely with newsroom colleagues to tell the most important and timely stories. This individual will be required to pitch, report and produce daily and long-term visual stories with photography and video. A strong work ethic, the ability to multi-task and an aptitude for meeting short- and long-term deadlines are required.
Responsibilities Include
Requirements
Skills Needed: Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and team player skills are required. Leadership skills, strategic thinking and the ability to work with colleagues are essential. Visual sensibility and experience contributing to interactive and multimedia work, with creative concepts and implementation, are also desired. Strong news judgment and advanced communication skills are needed. An understanding of audience trends and digital media are important as well. So is the ability to quickly edit video. Extensive background in journalism, video and online media preferred. Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
Personal Attributes: Energy, flexibility and online skills are important. This journalist will need to work well with a variety of editors and staff at all levels within a digitally evolving local newsroom. Aptitude for thinking big, working wisely and quickly iterating are required.
Education: College degree required.
Experience: At least 2 years journalism experience preferred. Familiarity with DSLR and mirrorless cameras, capturing sound and video editing. Valid driver’s license.
This position will be based in Sacramento and will report to the Visuals Editor. The position may involve working nights and/or weekends. Some travel may be required.
What we’ll bring: As a journalist at McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on health, well-being, wealth and daily life, our package options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends.
Our overall benefits package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. With an excellent support team and with focus on your well-being as a top corporate strategy, McClatchy provides benefits to support you and your family in achieving your health and wellness goals. For more information on McClatchy’s benefit plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.
About McClatchy
Our impact is growing every day. 30 growing markets. Over 65 million monthly readers. 56 Pulitzer Prizes. A strong portfolio of dynamic partnerships and smart investments. Our award-winning journalism, digital reach, and commitment to innovative growth have never been stronger.
As a member of the McClatchy family, you are part of a flexible, empowering, and exciting culture dedicated to creating a work/life balance and consistent opportunities for growth — a place where you have a voice and the ability to impact our future. It’s an exciting time to be here. Our company is experiencing the most transformative period in its history. We’re growing rapidly in the digital space and delivering award-winning journalism in innovative ways.
McClatchy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all applicants and employees. McClatchy considers all candidates without regard to basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, medical condition, family care status, pregnancy or physical disability (except where physical fitness is a valid occupational qualification), or any other basis protected by state and federal laws.
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