Reuters is seeking a talented Photographer (Level 1 Journalist) to join our team in Los Angeles. The photojournalist will be responsible for covering news, entertainment and sports in L.A. and also reinforce coverage of national and international events.

The photojournalist will be expected to provide video on selected stories and have experience in video. They will work closely with reporters and video journalists to create agenda-setting stories in the region. They must work well in a team but also be a proven self-starter. An ability to work in a fast-paced newsroom and across departments is critical.

The successful applicant will produce top quality news photography in Los Angeles 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. The photographer must enthusiastically embrace working with colleagues on a close- knit wire service team to produce a top-notch report. This position is offered on local terms.

About the Role

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

About You

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

Please note, the deadline for applications is June 9, 2024. Early applications are encouraged.

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What's in it for you

At Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

• Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities

• Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists

• Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days

• Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world’s most important stories.

About Reuters

Reuters is the world’s largest multimedia news provider. Founded in 1851, it is committed to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias. With unmatched coverage in over 16 languages, and reaching billions of people worldwide every day, Reuters provides trusted intelligence that powers humans and machines to make smart decisions. It supplies business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.

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