News Photographer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A creative job that shoots photos at news sites, incidents, disasters, etc., and provides them to newspapers, magazines, web media, etc.
Description
News photographers are specialists who go to diverse news sites such as politics, society, incidents, and disasters, and capture the moment on site through the lens of a camera. While negotiating access to subjects and managing safety, they shoot photos that attract people's attention in limited time. After shooting, they use RAW development and image editing software to adjust contrast and color tones, attach captions that meet the editorial department's requirements, and deliver them. There are cases of reporting in dangerous areas both domestically and internationally, requiring high professional awareness and sense of responsibility.
Future Outlook
Demand for visual content on online media and SNS is expanding, and demand for news photographers is expected to remain high in the future. On the other hand, as image processing automation advances with AI technology, advanced shooting techniques and unique perspectives will become key differentiators.
Personality Traits
Action-oriented / Calm and quick to respond / Curious or inquisitive / Excellent observation skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Work / Freelance / Magazine Company Employment / Newspaper Wire Service Employment / Overseas Reporting
Career Path
Assistant Photojournalist → News Photographer (Junior) → News Photographer (Senior) → Photo Editor/Photo Editor → Photo Workshop Instructor
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Dealing with News Organizations) / DSLR Camera Operation / Exposure Settings / Lens Exchange Technique / RAW Development/Retouching
Recommended Skills
CMS Operation / Communication Skills (Foreign Languages) / Drone Photography / SNS/Digital Media Operation / Video Production/Editing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexibility to quickly respond to changes on site is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because if you don't pay attention to light, composition, and details, you can't convey the intention. |
| Communication Skills | Because coordination and negotiation with reporting subjects and editorial departments are necessary. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required to compose impressive photos in limited time and situations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed to carry heavy equipment and stand for long hours. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to immediately adjust equipment and shooting methods in unexpected situations. |
| Stress Tolerance | There is a lot of emergency reporting and work in dangerous sites, with high stress. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical analysis is almost unnecessary. |
Aliases
- News Photographer
- Photojournalist
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