Photojournalist jobs in Finland
Photojournalists cover all kinds of news events by taken informative images. They tell stories by taking, editing and presenting images for newspapers, journals, magazines, television and other media.
Photojournalist - Which skills are essential?
Participate in meetings with fellow editors and journalists to discuss possible topics and to divide the tasks and workload.
The techniques for getting information out of people by asking the right questions in the right way and to make them feel comfortable.
Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.
The guidelines on how to deal with and report on privacy, children, and death according to impartiality, and other standards.
Choose the best position and orientation of the camera to capture the scene, along with other necessary equipment.
Carry out effective research on relevant topics to be able to produce summary information appropriate to different audiences. The research may involve looking at books, journals, the internet, and/or verbal discussions with knowledgeable persons.
Edit and adapt work in response to comments from peers and publishers.
Adjust lens apertures, shutter speeds and camera focus.
Interview people in a range of different circumstances.
Keep up with the trends and people on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
The different techniques to write a story such as the descriptive, persuasive, first person and other techniques.
Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.
Select appropriate photographic equipment and background properties, and adapt it according to subjects, materials, and conditions.
The rules concerning the way words are spelled.
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.
Follow the ethical code of conduct of journalists, such as freedom of speech, right of reply, being objective, and other rules.
Use writing techniques depending on the type of media, the genre, and the story.
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
Build contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example, police and emergency services, local council, community groups, health trusts, press officers from a variety of organisations, the general public, etc.
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
Schedule and respect tight deadlines, especially for theatre, screen and radio projects.
Follow current events in politics, economics, social communities, cultural sectors, internationally, and in sports.
Photojournalist - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Use different software products and techniques to process photographic negatives and adapt the images to the desired specifications.
Direct and manage the daily activities of photographic workers.
Create and upload news content for e.g. websites, blogs and social media.
Maintain portfolios of artistic work to show styles, interests, abilities and realisations.
Check if the information contains factual errors, is reliable, and has news value.
Change approach to situations based on unexpected and sudden changes in people's needs and mood or in trends; shift strategies, improvise and naturally adapt to those circumstances.
Rearrange and edit video footage in the course of the post-production process. Edit the footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as colour correction and effects, speed effects, and audio enhancing.
Manage the financial and administrative side of writing including making up budgets, maintaining financial records, checking contracts, etc.
Identify personal financial objectives and set up a strategy to match this target in seeking support and advice when necessary.
Edit various types of images such as analogue and digital photographs or illustrations.
Recording and mixing audio signals from different sound sources on a multi-track recorder.
Use specialised software to edit video images for use in an artistic production.
Market one's own strengths in terms of skills and knowledge.
Write titles to accompany news articles. Make sure they are to the point and inviting.
Execute maintenance tasks to keep photographic equipment functioning properly.
Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.
Use analogue or digital camera equipment, along with a variety of accessories such as tripods, filters and lenses.
The various software for editing and generating audio, such as Adobe Audition, Soundforge, and Power Sound Editor.
The laws concerning the licensing of books and the freedom of expression in all products of the media.
Resize, enhance and retouche photographs, using airbrushing, editing software and other techniques.
Test photographic equipment, tools and accessories.
Follow the instructions of the director when covering events on location.
Prepare tools and developing and printing equipment. Develop and print exposed film using chemicals.
Write captions to accompany cartoons, drawings, and photographs. These captions can be humorous or explanatory.