Photo Editor/Photographer

The Wenatchee World is seeking a photo editor/photographer whose curiosity drives them to explore and document the people living in communities around Wenatchee, Washington. The newspaper has a history of quality, award-winning news photography it wishes to continue into the increasingly digital future.

Responsibilities include providing interesting, thoughtful photographs that highlight the lives of the people of North Central Washington. The successful applicant will work with reporters to develop ideas to supply photographic content for two news and one sports display page along with special sections and oversee a part-time, weekend shift photographer who also helps with special sections.
• Professional Canon photographic equipment is supplied.
• Some evening shifts are required depending on assignments.

Experience and qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in some form of photojournalism or communication
• Minimum of 2 years experience in news photography
• Proficiency in Photo Mechanic, Adobe Photoshop, and content management systems (We use BLOX)
• Commitment to a high standard of journalism and news judgment
• People skills to work with editors, reporters, and the public
• Time management skills
• Ability to produce online photo galleries
• Maintain and add to an extensive photographic archive using Adobe Lightroom
• Maintain historic photographic records
• Direct photographic sales for the public and other publications

ABOUT WENATCHEE:
Wenatchee is located on the Columbia River at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. The area provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, including a ski resort less than 30 minutes away.

The Wenatchee World is owned by Wick Communications, which offers a competitive salary, paid vacations, health benefits, and a 401K. Mileage is reimbursed. Wick Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Those interested should send a cover letter, resume, and link to portfolio to Managing Editor Nancy Niles: niles@wenatcheeworld.com