Visual Journalist

Reports to: Photo Editor

Department: Editorial

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Capture, edit and produce high-quality photographs and videos for news and feature stories.
• Collaborate with Reporters, Editors and Designers to create visually engaging content.
• Develop graphics, infographics, and data visualizations to support editorial content.
• Manage a team of Photographers and Videographers, ensuring timely content delivery.
• Source and acquire visual content from external contributors, ensuring compliance with copyright and licensing laws.
• Maintain an organized digital asset management system for easy retrieval and archiving.
• Stay updated with emerging trends in visual journalism, digital storytelling and media ethics.
• Ensure all visual content adheres to the highest ethical and journalistic standards.
• Work closely with the social media and marketing teams to optimize visuals for different platforms.
• Cover live events, breaking news, and special assignments, sometimes under tight deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Academic: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Photography, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in visual journalism, multimedia storytelling, or a similar role.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Experience in drone photography and videography is a plus
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and social media tools
• Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Tableau or Flourish
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, After Effects)
• Strong photography and videography skills with experience in digital and DSLR cameras
• Knowledge of video editing, motion graphics, and post-production techniques
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects
• Understanding of copyright and media laws related to visual content
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Strong communication and storytelling skills with attention to detail

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line by 6th March, 2025 to the HR Manager-NMGU, Monitor Publications Limited at https://career.staffingsoft.com/careers/NationMediaGroupJobs.html

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.