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Photojournalist

Tell stories through powerful images

$35,000 – $85,000/yr

Capture news events and human stories through documentary photography.

Highlights

Common tasks

Cover news events, edit photo stories, meet deadlines, and maintain ethical standards.

Potential downsides

Dangerous assignments, equipment theft or damage, and shrinking photo desk budgets.

Skills

WritingStorytellingCreativityPersuasion

Interests

Media & entertainmentCommunicationCreating & designing

Industries

Media

Work style

CreativeCollaborativeIndependentPeople-focused

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