Photojournalist

PHOTOJOURNALIST

The Advocate – part of the largest news organization in Louisiana - is seeking a photojournalist for its Baton Rouge newsroom to cover everything from breaking crime news and sports to food and politics. We’re looking for someone to join our team of experienced photographers to provide photo and video coverage of south Louisiana for our newspapers, websites and social media channels.

Job Responsibilities

• Cover news visually through photos and video
• Create relationships with members of the community to develop sources
• Quickly post videos and photos online as appropriate
• Use social media and other digital tools to enhance and distribute visual reporting
• Regularly review metrics on digital photo packages and video performance
• Meet all deadlines as requested by editors

Job Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• A focus on producing meaningful and truthful visual coverage of the community
• Experience as a news photographer or intern
• Proficiency with digital publishing tools, including a web CMS

The Advocate is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and promoting a diverse workforce while providing unique opportunities and career paths for our employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, Life, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paternity Leave, PTO and 401k Retirement Savings company match.