Job description

Mid-Valley Media in Albany, OR, publisher of the Albany Democrat-Herald and Corvallis Gazette-Times in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, is looking for a photojournalist who can do it all — from Division I collegiate sports and spot news to photo illustrations and multimedia — in a fast-paced newsroom. Be a collaborator.

To work here, you must be more than a strong shooter. You have to know news and how to tell stories through pictures. And you also need to work collegially with our reporting staff to produce stories and photos that complement each other and enrich our online presence. You’ll work hard, but your work will get good play and you will have opportunities to engage in story and project planning. And you’ll get to work with a passionate staff that is dedicated to making Mid-Valley Media a valued part of the community.

As part of Lee Enterprises, we offer excellent earnings potential and benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. All applicants considered for employment must pass a post-offer drug screen and background/DMV check prior to commencing employment.
Please apply online at https://lee.net/careers/. Submit a cover letter, resume and links to your work or digital portfolio in your online application.

Qualifications:

• Shoot photos and video. Caption, tone and transmit in a timely manner for web and print deadlines.
• Write in AP style.
• Prepare photo galleries and make sure visual and written content is online.
• Ability to shoot both quick and long-form videos.
• Work with editorial staff to ensure complete and quality coverage.
• Working knowledge of Mac and PC based platforms.
• Technology savvy, knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Photo Mechanic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines.
• Must have a positive can-do attitude, and be self-motivated.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of motor vehicle insurance.

Why Join Us?
Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of high-quality local news, with 77 daily newspapers in 26 states that have print, digital and e-replica versions. Lee's newspapers have a combined circulation of more than 1.2 million daily. Our digital sites attract more than 44 million unique visits monthly. We also have a rapidly growing roster of digital products for consumers, and are committed to aggressive digital growth.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.

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