Global Religion Videojournalist

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The Associated Press seeks a talented and aggressive multiformat journalist to join its Global Religion Team, covering diverse stories of religion and other spot and enterprise stories. The successful candidate will have a strong history of television and online video storytelling, as well as taking photos and writing text stories. This is a grant-funded, temporary staff position lasting through Dec. 31, 2026 and covered by AP's agreement with the News Media Guild.

Responsibilities: In this role, you will join a team focused on religion - including religion in politics and social issues, religious and spiritual trends and holding religious institutions to account - across the U.S. This position reports to the Global Beats video editor, and as a core part of the Religion Team, works under the guidance of the Global Religion news editor. As a member of a dynamic, round-the-clock operation, you will pitch, develop and research enterprise stories to help produce a competitive and comprehensive all-formats news report about religion and spirituality.

We're looking for a multiformat journalist who will primarily shoot, write and edit video and photos, including writing scripts and editing video stories for AP's broadcast, digital and mobile customers and platforms. You will also contribute to the AP's breaking news and enterprise text report. The successful candidate will use video, graphics and editing techniques to deliver visually engaging journalism, and should be prepared to travel nationwide to report on Religion. AP is a 24/7 operation; you must have the ability and willingness to work flexible hours, as coverage demands.

We're looking for someone who will:

• Have a demonstrated history of success as a visual journalist, with a record of creating compelling visual journalism on deadline and producing visual enterprise that is illuminating and entertaining.
• Work among a team of journalists, reporters and editors to deliver spot and enterprise visual journalism that breaks news, has impact and is exclusive to AP.
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the diverse team of journalists at the AP who operate in all formats: text, photo, video, audio, digital/social, interactive and graphics.
• Conceptualize and implement creative digital projects, with the ability to communicate stories that people will want to share, like and talk about on social media and other platforms.
• Routinely contribute to the text and audio report, as coverage requires, and pursue innovative coverage techniques while maintaining AP's standards for integrity and objectivity.
• Be available and open to covering non-religion breaking news as it pertains to the region where the candidate is located.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. will be mandatory.
• Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English. Professional competency in another language, such as Spanish, is a plus.
• Advanced-level professional competency in video shooting and non-linear editing, such as with Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects across formats and deliver success on complex, challenging story lines.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates must possess strong individual technical skills in the creation of video and photo content, as well as the ability to work within an all-formats team to apply those skills from start to finish on breaking news and short- and long-term projects. They also must be capable of writing breaking, spot and enterprise text stories that distill complex topics into easily understandable content. The successful candidate will be creative, innovative and work effectively in a deadline-driven, dynamic and competitive newsroom and field environment. Strong interpersonal, organizational and planning skills, including the ability to prioritize work, are a must, as is strong news judgment and a quick reaction to breaking news. The successful candidate should have at least two years of full-time news experience as a video journalist at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, online or digital news outlet, or an AP bureau or regional desk. Religion-specific expertise is not required, but a successful candidate will be eager to learn the topic and embrace subject-specific coverage.

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: June 1, 2025 @ 11:59PM ET

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