Cameraperson (Level 1 Journalist - Temp)

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

Looking to use your camera skills to their full potential? Want to cover varied streams of breaking news and shoot high-quality broadcast and digital stories along the West Coast? If so, this might be the role for you!

Reuters Video News, is seeking an experienced and innovative news Cameraperson for a TEMPORARY assignment based in San Francisco, California.

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 (largely along the West Coast).
Film news events 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 in TV/digital news-gathering and production, with a track record of working with desk and field producers and 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 willing to work long hours, some 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
Any familiarity with additional equipment, such as drone, gimbal and GoPro, will be considered an advantage.

Please note, completed applications must be submitted by 14th January 2024.

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
Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits
Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer’s Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world’s most important stories.