Reuters Video News is looking for a dynamic and talented VJ/Cameraperson (Level 1 Journalist - Temp) for a TEMPORARY position based in Los Angeles, California.
About the Role
As Cameraperson (Level 1 Journalist - Temp), you will:
Produce, edit, write, and deliver compelling and creative video stories and live coverage on breaking news stories, sometimes in challenging weather conditions
Cover varied news events in the U.S., including breaking news, entertainment, sports and feature stories with travel to the scene of events (largely Los Angeles and the surrounding areas)
Film events and feature stories using broadcast-quality video camera, DSLR, GoPro, and other camera equipment.
Work autonomously when filming, while collaborating with multimedia and video packaging teams to produce comprehensive reporting
Work autonomously when filming, while collaborating with colleagues within Reuters Text to cover stories such as climate change, technology, entertainment and sports.
Work some weekend shifts and at times, longer hours.
About You
You're a fit for the role of Cameraperson (Level 1 Journalist - Temp) if you have:
Demonstrable experience in TV/digital newsgathering and production, with a track record of working with desk and field producers and the ability to operate independently
Any familiarity with additional equipment, such as drone, gimbal and GoPro, will be considered an advantage.
Experience video editing (we use Premiere)
Experience in delivering live video feeds from the field
Experience shooting/filing still photographs of news events (will be considered an advantage)
Experience conceiving of and executing feature stories
Be willing to work long hours, weekend shifts, and travel to breaking news stories, often at short notice, under tight deadlines and in all weather conditions.
Employ a strong sense of teamwork
An understanding of Reuters’ broadcast and digital clients, both domestically and internationally.
A commitment to accuracy and speed, while upholding Thomson Reuters editorial principles, is a must.
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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.
Industry Competitive 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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Eligible office location(s) for this role include one or more of the following: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and/or Irvine, CA; McLean, VA; Washington, DC. The base compensation hourly range for the role in any of those locations is $72,000 - $130,000/hr.
About Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.
We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.
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