Senior Photographer at The Villages

Wildwood, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Photography, Photojournalism, Customer Service, Team Collaboration, Image Editing, Technical Mastery, Written Communication, Verbal Communication

Industry

Housing and Community Development

Description

Within the spirit of “Making People’s Dreams Come True”, this position is responsible for defining the high-end of community photojournalism and being self-directed as a newsroom leader with the ability to cover complex subject matters in a sophisticated manner. These duties are accomplished while delivering Raving Fans customer service to both internal and external customers. Full Time, Onsite Position Benefits for full-time eligible positions: Medical (HSA/FSA), Dental, and Vision Insurance | 401k and/or ROTH | PTO & Paid Holidays | Basic Life & AD&D | The Villages® Charter School eligibility | and much more! Responsibilities: * Document newsworthy events in the community through compelling photography captured in an authentic, ethical manner. * Work closely across newsroom teams to develop the “top stories” of the day. * Produce images that allow readers to gain a better understanding and concept of the story. * Write accompanying captions that are accurate and descriptive. * Demonstrate a mastery of the technical aspects of photography, such as composition, lighting and editing. * Work both on a team and independently for long hours at a time to meet established deadlines. * Use image-editing software, such as Photoshop, to prepare images for publication. * Compile the photo report in the absence of the photo managers. * Assist in the development of less experienced photographers. * Backfill for the Managing Editor as needed. * Foster a culture of collaboration and contribute to a healthy team dynamic. * All other duties as assigned. Education & Experience Requirements: * Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two (2) year college or technical school and two (2) years of related experience at a daily newspaper. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Must have departmental software computer knowledge (based on department employed with a minimum of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel). * This position is subjected to The Villages Vehicle Safety Program and its policies as it requires the use of personal vehicles for company business. Please refer to the Vehicle Safety Program for the policies and procedures that this position is required to follow. * A Valid Driver’s License with a record acceptable to company standards is required for this position.

Responsibilities

The Senior Photographer is responsible for documenting newsworthy events through compelling photography and collaborating with newsroom teams to develop top stories. This role requires a mastery of technical photography aspects and the ability to produce images that enhance reader understanding.