SFGATE Part-Time Staff Photographer (Los Angeles)

Your Impact:

Under the direction of SFGATE’s Senior Photo Editor, the Part-Time Staff Photographer (20 hours per week) will regularly schedule and shoot assignments in the Los Angeles area, but also occasionally oversee a wide range of other image-related tasks, including: edit and layout photos, correspond with freelancers, research and acquire permissions, and schedule and shoot assignments. We are looking for a trained photojournalist who understands the pace and needs of a modern, fast-paced digital newsroom. Additional skills in the area of video, graphic design or photo illustration are a huge plus.

Why SFGATE?

Launched in 1994, SFGATE.com was one of the first large-market media sites in the world and served as the exclusive digital home of the San Francisco Chronicle for 19 years. In 2019, the Chronicle (which can now be found online at the paywalled sfchronicle.com) and SFGATE officially became two separately run entities with their own editorial staffs and independent newsrooms.

Today, SFGATE is a digital-only publication that reaches more than 28 million readers every month and tells the stories of the people, places and ideas that make San Francisco, and the Bay Area at large, the weird and wonderful place that it is. We help readers navigate their day, whether it’s by keeping them updated on big breaking news, guiding them to interesting local experiences or sharing a part of the Bay they haven’t seen before. 

The site is home to seven verticals: Culture, offering a unique mix of the entertainment news you actually need and the underground stories from hidden corners of the Bay Area you want; Local, the premier destination for everything that life in San Francisco encompasses (from wildly expensive real estate to schools to what it’s like to live above a raucous bar); Sports, covering the intersection of sports and culture; Tech, covering the intersection of tech and culture; Travel, covering everything from flight deals and travel news, to hotel hacks and under-the-radar day trips; Politics, where we keep you up to speed on all local, state and national politics that have implications on the Bay Area; Food + Drink, where we tell you the backstory of the people behind the bar and in the kitchen; and News. SFGATE also has satellite editors covering Lake Tahoe, California Parks, the Central Coast, Hawaii and Disneyland.

What you’ll do:

Schedule and photograph assignments in the Los Angeles area Help on the photo desk when needed via edits, layouts, permissions and more Correspond with freelancers Pitch ideas for photo-driven stories Produce photo illustrations for hard-to-photograph stories

Who you are:

You have 3+ years of relevant experience in photojournalism. Advanced aptitude in DSLR photography and use of strobe Proficiency in social media An advanced understanding of Photoshop Understanding of ethics in photojournalism You live in the Los Angeles area You have a passion for journalism and telling stories You’ve read SFGATE and have an understanding of the brand and voice

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in California. The reasonable estimate is between $31,500 and $36,500. Please note this information is specific to those hired in San Francisco. If this role is open to candidates outside of San Francisco, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.

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