Illinois Videojournalist (Videojournalist)

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The Associated Press seeks a nimble and enterprising video journalist to help tell America's story from Illinois. We're looking for a creative and innovative visual storyteller to join a team of the industry's best journalists, delivering coverage that breaks news, has impact and is exclusive to AP. This is a staff position covered by AP's agreement with the News Media Guild.

Responsibilities: In this role, you'll shoot, write, edit and produce video, including live video. You will report across formats - including writing text stories and making still photos - to help produce a competitive and comprehensive news report for the AP's customers and audiences on digital, mobile and broadcast platforms. As a member of a round-the-clock operation, you'll be expected to jump in on breaking news around the country, as well as pitch, develop and research, collaborating with colleagues to tell stories in all formats - text, photo, video, audio, digital/social, interactive and graphics. You may occasionally be asked to help edit and produce live video, affiliate contributions and video from other AP journalists.

We're looking for someone who will:

• have a great news sense, consistently generating distinctive video stories for national and global audiences.
• look for trends, offbeat topics and other subjects that will produce stories that meet the needs of digital audiences.
• have a strong desire to cover breaking news and will be willing to travel extensively, often at short notice.
• pursue innovative and inclusive news coverage, experimenting with new digital storytelling forms and approaching every story with ambition.
• maintain AP's standards for integrity and objectivity.
• be responsive to general breaking news in the region as coverage demands - including at night and on weekends - as AP is a 24/7 operation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, such as at least two years of full-time news experience as a video journalist at a broadcast station, online or digital news outlet, daily newspaper or an AP bureau.
• All applicants must be able to work in the U.S. or be able to gain permission to do so.
• Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English. Professional competency in a language besides English is a plus.
• Advanced-level professional competency in video shooting and non-linear editing, preferably with Adobe Premiere. Expertise in Sony cameras is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should demonstrate a history of collaborating across formats on breaking news and short- and long-term projects, from start to finish. You should have strong interpersonal, organizational and planning skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects across formats and deliver success on complex, challenging story lines.

We'll consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use a cover letter to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role.

This position is covered by The Associated Press' contract with the News Media Guild, which provides for an annual salary for Class A staff of between $52,046 and $82,934 based on location and years of professional experience. AP may offer additional compensation based on a job candidate's skills, qualifications and market location.Employees are eligible to participate, according to the terms of the official plan documents, in a 401(k) plan and employer-sponsored health insurance plan, and are eligible for paid time off and holidays in accordance with AP policy.

The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits which include:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid parental leave for any new parent
• Mental health resources

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

Application deadline is April 28, 2025 at 11:59PM EST.

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.