Job Description
The Connecticut Mirror () is a nonprofit,
non-partisan local online journalism success story with huge momentum and
ambitious growth goals. We cover public policy, government and politics in
Connecticut. Our 29-person full-time staff includes 23 journalists and six
business team members. This visual journalist
will be an integral part of our newsroom team of policy, investigative and
community engagement reporters. The position will include a mix of daily
photojournalism and work on deeper-dive enterprise or investigative stories, as
well as the opportunity for visual-driven projects that are initiated by the
photographer. We are a highly collaborative team, which means the journalist
who holds this position plays a crucial role in both the newsroom and the work
our journalists do in conjunction with the audience and business staff. As our ambitions as a
news organization grow, so too does our need for the highest-quality
photojournalism to support that work. The successful candidate will have a
demonstrated ability to capture and file news photographs on deadline, execute
high-quality photojournalism and nonfiction video, write clear and succinct
captions that adhere to AP style, pitch and develop compelling photo stories,
produce and edit video when necessary, and collaborate with photo editor and
journalists across the newsroom to develop best visuals for stories. We would
also prefer someone with a drone license, or willingness to obtain one at CT
Mirror’s expense.
Qualifications - 2-5 years of experience in daily news photography
- Proven experience covering live events, broader issues and
developing compelling visual stories
- Advanced digital photography skills
- Ability to tone, caption, and file images on deadline
- Basic video production and editing skills
- Deference for and adherence to NPPA ethics
- Collaborative and curious approach to your work
- Reliable transportation and authorization to work in the United
States
- Passion for CT Mirror’s public policy mission and nonprofit ethos.
We do not expect every
candidate to be equally skilled in all these areas, and this is not a complete
list of all relevant qualifications applicants might bring to the job. Reaching
talent across a range of backgrounds and experiences is deeply important to us. This position will be
based in our Hartford, Conn., newsroom. We strongly encourage candidates from
diverse backgrounds to apply. Here’s our commitment to
the candidate whom we hire:
- Annual salary of $65,000 - $75,000, depending on experience.
- Medical and dental benefits, and a 403b retirement savings program
with company match.
- Generous time-off policy that includes 23 days of paid personal time
off and 11 paid federal holidays.
- Professional development and the opportunity to learn from peers at
industry conferences.
- Transparent internal review and feedback process.
- Cell phone stipend.
You’ll work hard because
we’re serious about our mission, but you’ll laugh plenty along the way because
we can’t always be serious! Please apply by Monday,
March 30, 2026, by
. You will need to include a resume and a link
to your portfolio. You may also include a cover letter that describes your
interest in this role, and any additional pertinent information to advance your
candidacy. Questions? Contact
Executive Editor Elizabeth Hamilton via email at
[email protected] .
No
phone calls please .
CT Mirror is committed
to building an inclusive organization that represents the people and
communities we serve. We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin
(ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status,
in any of our hiring, procurement, volunteer recruitment, or other activities
or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming
environment for all members of our staff, board, volunteers, subcontractors,
vendors, and readers.
Job Tags
Full time, For subcontractor, Local area