Typical work activities Fulfilling a brief from a picture editor. If freelance, researching and anticipating relevant events, building up contacts and developing the business. The work requires a combination of intuitive reaction to a particular situation, awareness of story and paper's stance and the technical and creative skill and judgement to convey the information.
Tenacity is essential.
Photojournalists produce words as well. This is commonly possible Working freelance is now the norm with few papers or magazines employing permanent staff. Training Entrants are expected to be fully trained before entry. Some short courses available in new techniques eg digital imaging. Career development May be offered a retailer or staff post with a newspaper or could move into picture editing, some are taken on by an agency and some set up their own.