Nature photographer career description

Nature photographer career description

In this post, you can ref career description of Nature photographer in details. A complete career description concludes Nature photographer key duties/responsibilities, Nature photographer career qualifications (knowledge, education, skills, abilities, experience…KSA model) and other ones such as daily tasks, key activities, key/core competencies, job functions/purpose…

I. List of Nature photographer duties:

      1.            Write news, features and columns, as assigned. Given the nature of the beat, this position will require frequent deadline writing and spot news coverage.

      2.            Take photographs and shoot video (news, features, business/community) as assigned and to accompany news stories.

      3.            Updating and producing copy, photos, video and slideshows for the website.

      4.            Producing multi-media format stories, photos with video and audio for the website.

      5.            Electronic pagination design of select news and features pages.

      6.            Cover assigned beats. Will include attending meetings at nights and covering spot news.

      7.            Develop/write features and news for special publications, promotions.

      8.            Develop story ideas relevant to the local community.

      9.            Assure accuracy and objectivity in all news reporting.

  10.            Participate in team and continuous improvement initiatives.

  11.            Must be able to meet deadlines.

  12.            Serve as positive liaison with the public.

II. List of Nature photographer qualifications

      1.            Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field desired.

      2.            Good writing, researching and interviewing skills.

      3.            Good grammar, spelling and punctuation required.

      4.            Competency in photography, Photoshop.

      5.            Good pagination skills. Experience in Quark desired.

      6.            Commitment to quality in all aspects, from news coverage to design.

      7.            Good organization and time management skills. Self-motivation and professionalism is key.

      8.            Ability to work well with other departments and employees, to include PLG News 13

      9.            Knowledge and interest in the Internet and social media.

  10.            Must have a vehicle to travel to assignments; valid drivers’ license and proof of vehicle insurance must be provided.