News Photographer

Punjab Link Newspaper Ltd is looking for a full-time and permanent News Photographer at 12732 80 AVENUE suite 203, Surrey, BC, V3W 3A7. Salary will be $22.50 per hour and 40 hours per week. (Even though this is a full-time and permanent position, part time job seekers are encouraged to apply as well).

Main Duties:

Study requirements of a particular assignment and decide on type of camera, film, lighting and background accessories to be used

Determine picture composition, make technical adjustments to equipment and photograph subject

May operate scanners to transfer photographic images to computers

May operate computers to manipulate photographic images

May adapt existing photographic images and create new digitized images to be included in multimedia/new media products

May use delicate instruments, such as optical microscopes attached to cameras
May process exposed film

Qualifications:

Completion of specialized training in photography in high school, college or specialized training schools or A bachelor's degree in visual arts with specialization in photography or extensive on-the-job training under the supervision of a photographer is required. Experience in, or knowledge of computerized photography or digital imaging may be required. Creative and technical ability