Job Summary
Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) is currently looking for a highly competent professional to fill the following position.
| Position | Photo Editor (Full-time Staff) |
| Report to | Editor-in-chief |
| Manages | Freelance Photojournalists |
| Status of Contract | One-year contract (with possibility to extend) |
| Salary Range | USD 1400 – USD 1800 |
Job Summary
The Photo Editor works under direct supervision of Editor-in-chief. She/He is responsible for taking, selecting, and editing photos for online publication of CamboJA News including website and social media platforms and other CamboJA’s using purposes. He/She collaborates with editors and team members to identify daily photography needs and ensure objective reporting through images across CamboJA News digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities
| Responsibilities | Duties |
| Produce and editing photos to fulfill the needs of CamboJA newsroom |
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| Provide capacity building and contribute to organizational development |
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| Provide strategic inputs to CamboJA for its future development |
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| Other tasks | Other duties as assigned by reporting line |
Position Qualification/Requirements
- Professional training in photojournalism or Bachelor’s degree in journalism, media management, or other related fields
- At least 5 years of successful working experience in photojournalism (Experience with international news wire would be a plus)
- Have good awareness of safety protection measures when working in hostile environment
- Knowledge and understanding of principles and practices of professional journalism
- Ability to communicate in Khmer and English
- Have expertise in using photo editing programs and operating professional cameras
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Teamwork and multi-culturalism spirit
- Knowledge and understanding of gender issues
- Strong motivation to promote professional and high-quality journalism
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment; ability to multi-task; attention to detail and ability to travel and work with community people.
Suitable candidates are invited to submit their application letter and CV in English to communications@camboja.net by Friday 22nd October 2021.
Women journalists and marginalised groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
About CamboJA
CamboJA is an independent membership-based association of Cambodian journalists which was founded by a number of independent journalists in 2019 to promote access to information and press freedom, strengthen the professionalism of journalists, and support their livelihoods. For more details, please visit www.camboja.net.
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