Cameraperson, Level 1 Journalist

Thomson Reuters

. Produce, edit, write, and deliver compelling and creative video stories and live coverage on breaking news stories .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40 - $72 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in video journalism, including exceptional camera skills and the ability to produce compelling video stories under tight deadlines. Proven experience in collaborating with multimedia teams and understanding the needs of broadcast and digital clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Video JournalismBroadcast-Quality Camera SkillsMultimedia CollaborationNewsgathering and Production ExperienceDeadline Management

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Hard Skills

Video EditingStorytellingCamera OperationBroadcast ProductionVideo Packaging

Soft Skills

CollaborationAutonomyResponsivenessAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Premiere

Industry Keywords

Breaking NewsEditorial PrinciplesDigital ClientsTelevision NewsgatheringField Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce, edit, write, and deliver compelling and creative video stories and live coverage on breaking news stories
Coordinate daily and planned news coverage
Collaborate with colleagues based in LA, NY, and DC
Work with multimedia and video packaging teams to produce comprehensive reporting using Premiere
Respond quickly to major breaking news events in a responsible manner
Work autonomously in high-pressure situations
Work long hours, including some weekend shifts
Report to the Editor in Charge of U.S. Visuals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrable experience as a professional Video Journalist
Exceptional camera skills using broadcast-quality video camera or DSLR
Track record of working with multimedia and video packaging teams
Experience in broadcast or agency television newsgathering and production
Excellent skills in driving accuracy and speed while upholding Thomson Reuters' editorial principles
Understanding of the needs of broadcast and digital clients, regionally and internationally
Willingness to travel to breaking news stories, often at short notice
Ability to meet tight deadlines and take charge of daily planning
Ability to work across formats in the field and deliver to all services
Must live within commuting distance to Atlanta, Georgia
Willingness and ability to travel within the United States for coverage, including on weekends or holidays when required
Temporary assignment expected to last approximately 6 months

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global career and progression opportunities
On-the-job learning and coaching
Dedicated training team focused on continuous development
Competitive salary packages
Market-leading benefits
Paid volunteering days
Opportunity to work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists
Flexible work environments