Freelance Part-Time Photojournalist

KARE-TV Minneapolis · USD 22-25 · 1-3 years experience · Posted Oct 15, 2026

At a glance

KARE-TV Minneapolis is seeking a Freelance Part-Time Photojournalist to help tell compelling local news stories.
This role involves utilizing the latest editing and photography tools to produce original content for on-air and digital platforms.

Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories, including but not limited to Edius and Adobe Products
Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories
Write and post daily on all digital platforms including attaching images and streaming video. Must include Social Media
Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories
Contact sources and develop news stories. Cover breaking, general, sports, feature, investigative, and political news stories. Produce news stories that are unique and captivating
Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas
Edit and post video and text content stories for website
Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer

Current driver’s license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
Demonstrated social media proficiency, especially in the field, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook
SNG experience
Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills
Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable
Understanding of the tenants of professional journalism

Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Access to dental and eye care coverage
Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
Disability and life insurance
401(k) program offering opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of pay on a pre-tax basis with a 100% match up to the first 4% of pay
Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
Nine paid holidays per year