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WaPo looking for a Video Journalist

  • 2011-03-16 11:17 AM
    Message # 546975
    Anonymous

    The Washington Post is seeking a motivated video journalist to report, shoot, edit and produce news, feature and subject-based videos. The candidate will craft narrative stories on a variety of topics for the Washington Post audience.

    Responsibilities:
    ·        The candidate will shoot/produce/edit video assignments.
    ·        The candidate will enterprise story ideas.
    ·        He/she will assist in producing live and taped shows from The Washington Post video studio.  
    ·        This position could include night/weekend work as well as on-call hours.

    Requirements and Qualifications:
    ·        B.A. in journalism, communications, or similar discipline.
    ·        Strong background in visual storytelling
    ·        Strong writing and editing skills
    ·        Strong news judgment
    ·        Strong reporting skills
    ·        Ability to conceptualize projects in new and innovative ways
    ·        Experience in Final Cut Pro, or similar video editing software
    ·        Deftness to handle multiple tasks and deadlines at once
    ·        Good work ethic and self-starting attitude
    ·        Strong communication and collaboration skills
    ·        Ability and desire to learn new software and technologies quickly and adapt to change

    Please send resume, cover letter and sample of work to Steven King steven.king@wpost.com. There is a strong internal candidate for this position but all applications will be considered.

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