epp_b
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There was a classified ad in the local newspaper that they are looking to hire a full-time photojournalist (or "Multimedia Journalist", as they called it; the details pretty clearly describes a photojournalist position).
This is something I have thought about doing for quite a while now, so the ad really caught my eye and I have been giving serious consideration to applying. However, I have reservations and I was hoping someone in the field could tell me if my concerns are justified. I know the answers will vary by publication, but here it goes...
1. Control over photos / processing / etc.
I'm very ... picky about what I consider to be my artistic license. For example, in my own (personal) reportage photos, I'm not resistant to use the clone tool to remove elements that would otherwise be aesthetically detrimental, but I would never use it in a way that would alter the relevant facts. That being said, I do understand the clone tool is pretty much verboten for a photojournalist working for a real news publication. Is that an accurate assessment?
A related question I have is: what would be expected of me in terms of what I am to hand in to the editor? Basic processing? Suggested processing based on interpretation of events? Just shoot and hand in the card of RAW files?
2. Writing Requirements
As a website developer, part of my job is coming up with blurbs and write-ups, so I am able to write coherently and factually. However, it's not necessarily how I want to spend the bulk of my time. Would I be expected to write entire articles or perform basic fact gathering for the purposes of captions and notes? Is photography going to take a back seat to writing?
3. Copyright
I assume copyright would belong entirely to the publication, yes?
Thanks for your time.
This is something I have thought about doing for quite a while now, so the ad really caught my eye and I have been giving serious consideration to applying. However, I have reservations and I was hoping someone in the field could tell me if my concerns are justified. I know the answers will vary by publication, but here it goes...
1. Control over photos / processing / etc.
I'm very ... picky about what I consider to be my artistic license. For example, in my own (personal) reportage photos, I'm not resistant to use the clone tool to remove elements that would otherwise be aesthetically detrimental, but I would never use it in a way that would alter the relevant facts. That being said, I do understand the clone tool is pretty much verboten for a photojournalist working for a real news publication. Is that an accurate assessment?
A related question I have is: what would be expected of me in terms of what I am to hand in to the editor? Basic processing? Suggested processing based on interpretation of events? Just shoot and hand in the card of RAW files?
2. Writing Requirements
As a website developer, part of my job is coming up with blurbs and write-ups, so I am able to write coherently and factually. However, it's not necessarily how I want to spend the bulk of my time. Would I be expected to write entire articles or perform basic fact gathering for the purposes of captions and notes? Is photography going to take a back seat to writing?
3. Copyright
I assume copyright would belong entirely to the publication, yes?
Thanks for your time.