Founding Visual Journalist, Photo and Video
Snappr
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $50,000 - $80,000 per year
About the role
- Report visually in the field: breaking news, events, portraits, features, and “tech meets real life” stories.
- Deliver fast: often same-day, frequently within hours, occasionally immediately when news breaks.
- Produce both photo and video on assignment: from quick hit coverage to short-form storytelling.
- Write complete, accurate captions for every photo/video: names, titles, dates, locations, context - no guessing. Use AI tools responsibly to speed up your writing and tagging without sacrificing quality.
- Tag and package everything correctly in the proprietary Snappr News app: keywords, locations, people/companies, and legal information.
- Operate according to photojournalistic ethics and standards.
- Travel when needed: occasional out-of-town tech events (expenses covered).
Requirements
- Strong portfolio demonstrating news/event coverage + portraits + real moments (not just pretty pictures).
- Strong video shooting skills.
- Extreme attention to detail: captions, names, titles, tagging, and deadlines.
- Charismatic and love meeting new people.
- Calm under pressure.
- Patient.
Benefits
- $10,000 to $20,000 USD performance bonus.
- Generous equity.
- Healthcare
- 20 days PTO/year.
- Approved travel expenses covered where needed.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
photojournalismvideo shootingstorytellingcaption writingtaggingevent coverageportrait photographyAI tools usage
Soft skills
attention to detailcharismacalm under pressurepatienceinterpersonal skills