Photographer

Thomson Reuters

Reuters photographer producing news, business and sports imagery from Nairobi. Delivering distinctive visual journalism across Kenya, East Africa and global audiences.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeNairobi • 🇰🇪 KenyaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical photography skills and expertise in digital image editing, with a proven ability to produce compelling visual journalism that adheres to editorial standards. Possesses excellent sourcing abilities and a deep understanding of the political, economic, and social landscape of Kenya and East Africa.

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Professional Digital PhotographyDigital Image EditingPicture-Editing SkillsStrong Sourcing SkillsKnowledge of East Africa's Landscape

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Hard Skills

Technical Photography SkillsCamera SkillsAccurate CaptioningMetadata ManagementPicture FilingPicture TransmissionVisual StorytellingField Decision MakingAttention to DetailEditorial Judgement

Soft Skills

Ability to Work IndependentlyStrong Communication SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureFlexibility in Working Hours

Tools & Technologies

Professional Photography EquipmentImage-Management SystemsDigital Transmission Systems

Industry Keywords

Visual JournalismBreaking News CoverageIntegrated CoverageCross-Format CollaborationReuters' Editorial Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce high-quality news, business and sports photography
Generate and develop visual story ideas
Plan and execute coverage of breaking news, enterprise, business, sports and other major events
Produce compelling, accurate and visually strong photography meeting Reuters' editorial and technical standards
Collaborate with text, video and pictures colleagues on integrated coverage and visual storytelling
Contribute to Reuters' One Newsroom ambitions through cross-format collaboration
Produce content for Reuters' global clients and digital audiences
Identify opportunities for exclusive pictures, deeper visual storytelling and longer-term photographic projects
Build and maintain relationships with sources, photographers, editors and stakeholders across Kenya and the wider region
Travel across Kenya, East Africa and occasionally other parts of the world
Edit and manage pictures from photographers across the region

Requirements

What you’ll need

Based in Nairobi, Kenya
Strong technical photography skills
Professional digital photography and camera skills
Digital image editing and processing
Accurate captioning and metadata management
Fast and reliable picture filing and transmission from the field
Ability to work with professional photography equipment and modern image-management and transmission systems
Strong understanding of photographic ethics, accuracy and Reuters' editorial standards
Strong track record of covering major stories and producing compelling visual journalism
Ability to spot news, work independently in the field, and contribute original visual story ideas
Good understanding of Kenya's and wider East Africa's political, economic and social landscape
Strong sourcing skills and established regional contacts
Ability to work confidently in difficult and fast-moving situations
Excellent written and spoken English
Ready to travel at short notice
Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays when required
Strong picture-editing skills, attention to detail, sound editorial judgement, and ability to make quick field decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

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