Montana Free Press

Montana Free Press is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan, public-powered news organization dedicated to reaching and serving the information needs of all Montanans by producing in-depth news, information, and analysis. MTFP’s mission is to provide Montanans access to high-quality journalism that creates positive change and helps move society toward justice and equity.

Open Position

Location: Helena, MT

Beat: Photojournalism

Position:

MTFP's photojournalist documents compelling images that enhance our reporting across digital and print platforms. Working closely with reporters and editors, they illustrate daily, feature and investigative projects statewide, maintaining ethical storytelling standards and contributing to MTFP’s visual identity. Passion for producing impactful journalism is essential.

This position is in partnership with CatchLight. The corps member will be a CatchLight Local Fellow and along with the host newsroom, be supported by the CatchLight Local Visual Desk.

Requirements:
- Demonstrated technical expertise
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively and effectively communicate with colleagues remotely and in person.

Salary and Benefits:
The reporter's salary will be determined by their level of experience and will align with one of MTFP’s pay brackets: Tier 1: $46-52k; T2: $52-58k; T3: $58-65k.

MTFP offers competitive salaries and benefits, including generous vacation (unlimited leave after 60 days of employment), a retirement fund match, paid family and caregiver leave, subsidized medical, dental, and vision premiums, company issues technology, and more. Employees are eligible for either a cellphone and plan paid for during their tenure or reimbursement of $50 per month towards their current phone and plan.

This position will be:
Hybrid (some days in the office per week)

Skills: Photography

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