Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Editorial & Newsroom

Job Profile

Reporter II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 15% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $25.58 - $38.37/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

Photographers are key positions in Cox First Media’s drive to be the digital news and information leader in our market. This role drives our digital storytelling, creating photos and video for our audiences on multiple platforms, channels and products, including websites and social media.

They are expected to document what’s happening in our community with versatility, and should be able to cover a variety of events, including breaking news, sports, features, and entertainment. They need to be nimble, flexible and fast, and be able to quickly identify, respond to and photograph breaking news or other key visual opportunities. This role should be able to work independently in news situations, and collaboratively with other staff.

As part of their job, news photographers must have strong news judgment and journalistic principles. They must write accurate, clear and relevant photo captions, and may also write or contribute to news stories. Accuracy and meeting deadline are critical.

The position is based in Dayton, Ohio. The Dayton Daily News has a hybrid work environment but this person will be expected to be in the office regularly. The Dayton Daily News is part of Cox First Media, which also includes the Springfield News-Sun and Journal-News. The person in this position may be asked to do work that focuses on one of the other brands in Cox First Media, depending on staffing and needs.

Responsibilities

Tell compelling stories visually with photos and videos, either as standalone digital content or in collaboration with other planned contentDisplays a strong sense of urgency, high energy and tenacity to get the best, most compelling visuals for digital audiences and for printProcess and manage photos, videos, photo galleries and other visual products, including inputting content into the system and optimizing for digitalWorks in close communication with an editor, but exercises a great deal of independent judgement and action in the field, as well as independent thinking and judgement on deadlineProvides accurate, complete captions for photos and video contentCover spot news with visuals and reporting from active scenes in collaboration with other staffUses time effectively and efficiently, producing an acceptable volume of workDemonstrates understanding of visual bias and avoids itAid other content producers in training or best practices when they must gather visuals, including from cell phonesUse metrics to inform what content is created and distributed on digital channels, curating their work to best meet our audience where they areWork with other departments in Cox First Media for visuals that may help in Marketing, Audience or other promotional needsHandles other assignments as needed, showing flexibility and adaptability

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 2 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and up to 2 years’ experience; or 6 years’ experience in a related field.Ideally looking for at least 3 years of experience in photo and video content creation in news, journalism, communications or related field Knowledge of equipment and software programs needed to create and edit photos and video (such as Photoshop, video editing tools, etc.)Understanding and knowledge of all equipment and programs needed to execute photos and videos, including DSLR, natural, indoor and studio lighting techniques and best practices using mobile phone technologyExperience with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Adobe Sketch, Sketchbook, or similar programs Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate cameras and other equipmentAbility to lift up to 20 poundsDriver’s license and access to reliable transportation

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses – which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications – is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

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Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.