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Official student newspaper of Alabama State University

The Hornet Tribune

Official student newspaper of Alabama State University

The Hornet Tribune

Official student newspaper of Alabama State University

The Hornet Tribune

Visual/Multimedia

The following Visual and Multimedia positions are still open.  Click on the position and the staff application will appear for download.

 

Managing Editor for Visual and Multimedia

Chief Photographer

Staff Photographer

Chief Videographer

Staff Videographer

Multimedia Editor

 

JOB SUMMARY

Managing Editor for Visual and Multimedia

The managing editor for Visual and Multimedia reports directly to the editor-in-chief and is responsible for creating a full, rich visual experience for The Hornet Tribune readership. He or She conceives the visuals and hash out ideas with editors about what photos will be used and how they will complement the text they’ll accompany. The managing editor for Visual and Multimedia is also responsible for providing quality photographs, videos and audio slideshows to accompany news, sports, features and opinion content published in The Hornet Tribune’s web and print editions. The managing editor for Visual and Multimedia is responsible for coordinating photo assignments by selecting, editing, and positioning photos, and publishing images in print publications and on the web. He or she should be able to lead a multimedia specialist and a team of photojournalists and videographers that have the ability to capture what’s happening on campus and bring it vividly into the homes of the readership.

Chief Photojournalist

The chief photojournalist and editor reports directly to the managing editor for Visual and Multimedia and managers the staff photographers, photographic images and serves as a lead photographer. The chief photojournalist will be responsible for training and directing a staff of photojournalists. This is a hands-on role which will also include shooting and editing stories in non-linear format, setting up microwave and satellite shots.

Staff Photographer

The staff photojournalist reports directly to the chief photojournalist and editor and fulfills assignments as given by the chief photojournalist and editor.

Chief Videographer

The chief videographer and editor reports directly to the managing editor for Visual and Multimedia and manages the staff videographers, video footage and serves as a lead videographer.

Staff  Videographer:

The staff videographer reports directly to the chief videographer and editor and fulfills assignments as given by the chief videographer and editor.

Multimedia Editor

This position will provide top-tier communications support relevant to The Hornet Tribune customer. Candidate must be able to think and plan strategically, be highly organized and able to complete projects with a keen eye for detail. Candidate must also demonstrate the ability to develop strategic engagement plans for key stakeholders and work successfully in a team environment of writers, editors and other public affairs professionals. Consults on agency media events including news conferences and briefings, conference call interviews, photo sessions and other events involving the media. Keeps the Public Affair Liaison and Communications Chief apprised of key issues, messaging and concerns regarding agency activities and press coverage. Researches, plans and writes public affairs materials addressing The Hornet Tribune’s policies, programs and significant issues to groups or individuals that may react negatively to The Hornet Tribune’s articles.

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