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Staff Photographer

Hearst, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Staff Photojournalist, San Antonio Express-News

The San Antonio Express-News seeks an experienced photojournalist who is highly proficient in still photography across a broad section of subject matter and is also well versed in video and video editing. The winning candidate will help continue the digital transformation and be on the bleeding edge of digital media as we continue to win new audience across multiple platforms.

The San Antonio-Express News is seeking someone with three plus years of experience at a daily newspaper. The candidate will be responsible for daily news coverage as well as enterprise stories told with still images along with some video.

Responsibilities

The Express-News is known for a documentary focus and a commitment to narrative storytelling. The successful candidate will be adept at both. South-Central Texas is a racially and culturally diverse region. You must be able to connect with people and handle emotionally difficult stories as they arise. The staff uses Canon mirrorless equipment, Mac laptops, Photoshop, Photomechanic, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Bridge and more. Proficiency with those programs is a must. Qualifications

You must have a reliable personal vehicle and the ability to work and transmit while in the field. You must have 3 to 10 years of experience in daily journalism Your portfolio must emphasize both still and video journalism. A valid drone license is a plus. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

The Express-News is the third largest daily newspaper in Texas and the only daily paper in San Antonio. It serves a metro area of 2.5 million people. By one name or another, it traces its roots in the region to 1865. Over the past three years, the paper has reorganized to focus on digital journalism and has substantially increased the audience for its subscriber website, ExpressNews.com. Over the same period, the Express-News has won a George Polk Award, two IRE (Investigative Reporters and Editors) Awards and numerous regional and state journalism prizes. Express-News photographers were recognized as finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography in 2015 and again in 2018.

The Express-News is the third largest daily newspaper in Texas and the only daily paper in San Antonio. It serves a metro area of 2.5 million people. By one name or another, it traces its roots in the region to 1865. Over the past three years, the paper has reorganized to focus on digital journalism and has substantially increased the audience for its subscriber website, ExpressNews.com. Over the same period, the Express-News has won a George Polk Award, two IRE (Investigative Reporters and Editors) Awards and numerous regional and state journalism prizes. Express-News photographers were recognized as finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography in 2015 and again in 2018.several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate.

At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories - growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms - to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.

With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate.

At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories - growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms - to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.

Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at hnpemployment@hearst.com. Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.

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