Cameraperson (Level 1 Journalist - Temp), Reuters

Reuters Video News, is seeking an experiencedand innovativenews Cameraperson for a TEMPORARY assignment based in San Francisco.

We anticipate the successful candidate being based within commutable distance to San Francisco, CA.

About the Role

As Cameraperson (Level 1 Journalist - Temp), you will:

• Cover varied news events in the U.S., including breaking news and feature stories with travel to the scene of events.
• Film news and feature stories using broadcast-quality video camera, DSLR, GoPro, and other camera equipment.
• Work autonomously when filming, whilst collaborating with colleagues within Reuters Text to cover stories such as climate change, technology, entertainment and sports.
• Produce and edit content at speed and in some challenging weather conditions.
• 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 inTV/digitalnews-gatheringand production, with a track record of working with desk and field producersand the ability to operate independently.
• An understanding of Reuters' broadcast and digital clients, both domestically and internationally.
• Experience conceiving of and executing feature stories covering topics like climate change, technology, entertainment and sports.
• A commitment to accuracy and speed, while upholding Thomson Reuters editorial principles, is a must.
• Be willingto work long hours, some weekend shifts, and travel to breaking news stories, often at short notice, undertight deadlines and in all weather conditions.
• Employ a strong sense of teamwork
• Any familiarity with additional equipment, such as drone, gimbal and GoPro, will be considered an advantage.

***Please note the job application deadline is Sunday, January 11.

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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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