What is a news photographer/editor and how to become one

Key steps to become a news photographer/editor

1. Explore news photographer/editor education requirements

   Most common news photographer/editor degrees

   Bachelor's

   78.2 %

   Associate

   12.7 %

   Master's

   6.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific news photographer/editor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Edit Video	25.34%
   Live Shots	8.39%
   Adobe Premiere	6.23%
   News Coverage	5.65%
   Audio Techniques	5.44%

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3. Complete relevant news photographer/editor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New news photographer/editors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a news photographer/editor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real news photographer/editor resumes.

4. Research news photographer/editor duties and responsibilities

   • Operate AP NEWSCENTER/ENPS and manage CNN feed services.
   • Review submitted manuscripts, brainstorm & implement promotional strategies, track community involvement, and plan literary events with the editor-in-chief.
   • Market anthology via social media and in person at writing conferences and speculative fiction conventions.

5. Prepare your news photographer/editor resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your news photographer/editor resume.

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6. Apply for news photographer/editor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a news photographer/editor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams