A photographer captures the visual elements necessary to the news,
features and sports stories that are printed in the newspaper.
Photographers are specifically responsible for:
- A minimum of five assignments per week.
- Checking in twice a day (once before noon).
- Checking tip sheets posted in newsroom on a twice-daily basis.
- Communicating effectively with reporters and editors for photo
possibilities. - Working effectively with the photo editor.
- Working effectively with the design desk in coordinating photo
illustrations. - Flexible scheduling and being able to work on-call.
- Attending required staff meetings and desk meetings as announced.
- Setting individual goals each term to improve your journalistic
skills.
Requirements: Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Oregon
during employment. As a salaried employee, hours will vary, but must be
able to work up to 20 hours per week.
Direct supervisor: Photo editor
