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Visual Journalism Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Assistant Producer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$40K - $45K/yr

Maintain a high visual and technical standard across all deliverables while ensuring consistency ... Journalism, Marketing or Communications preferred. * A minimum of 1-3 years related work/production ...

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How much do visual journalism jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for visual journalism in Wisconsin is $74,125.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $86,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is visual journalism?

A Visual Journalism job involves using images, graphics, videos, and other visual elements to tell news stories in an engaging and informative way. Visual journalists work with photographers, designers, and reporters to create compelling multimedia content for digital and print platforms. They use tools like data visualization, infographics, and interactive media to enhance storytelling and improve audience understanding. This role requires a combination of journalistic integrity, creativity, and technical skills in design and media production.

What does a visual journalist do?

A visual journalist creates visual content such as photographs, videos, infographics, and data visualizations to tell news stories and communicate information effectively. They often work under tight deadlines, using tools like cameras, editing software, and graphic design programs to produce compelling visual narratives for media outlets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in visual journalism, and why are they important?

To thrive in Visual Journalism, you need strong storytelling abilities, proficiency in photography and videography, and a solid understanding of journalistic ethics, often supported by a degree in journalism, visual communications, or a related field. Familiarity with digital editing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, multimedia production software, and content management systems is essential. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate well with writers, editors, and designers are key soft skills. These qualities are crucial for effectively conveying news visually and engaging audiences across digital and print platforms.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in visual journalism?

A typical day in Visual Journalism involves capturing and editing photos or videos, collaborating with reporters and editors to visually tell compelling stories, and often working under tight deadlines to produce content for digital and print platforms. You may spend time on assignments outside the office, covering events, conducting interviews, and scouting locations, followed by editing and preparing material back at your workstation. Teamwork is essential, as visual journalists frequently coordinate with writers, digital producers, and designers to ensure that visual content aligns with the overall news narrative. The variety and fast pace make every day unique and engaging, with opportunities to build a diverse and impactful portfolio.

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Infographic showing various Visual Journalism job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 42% Full Time, 42% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 84% In-person, 11% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,125 per year, or $35.6 per hour.

Senior Public Engagement and Communications Specialist

HNTB

Madison, WI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

What We're Looking For

HNTB is seeking a Senior Public Engagement and Communications Specialist to serve our Wisconsin marketplace. The position will focus on developing and implementing strategic communications and engagement plans for our public agency transportation clients.
This position plays a role in the development of communication strategies including materials, and digital and print content. The duties include research, data gathering, and creating project messaging resources to educate the community. This position will also participate in the development of digital strategies and key performance indicators for the purpose of tracking accomplishments and milestones.

What You'll Do:

  • Develops and helps implement effective dissemination of outreach materials, facts and information on project messaging and supports client activities to stakeholders according to the public outreach plan including external agencies, associations, and news organizations using print, periodicals, radio, social and/or visual communication media.
  • Reviews and refines records and reports related to public involvement meetings, forums and public hearings as well as tracks social engagement and other digital strategies as needed.
  • Drafts speeches, creates and designs presentation materials, prepares remarks, briefing documents and/or composes correspondence for use in mailings, meetings, workshops and other public events.
  • Responsible for initial fact checking for reports, articles, and other publications.
  • Develops and implements digital strategies for use on web-based communications, including but not limited to websites and social channels.
  • Helps develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and reviews draft reports to indicate a campaign's milestones.
  • Supports coordination efforts for public meetings and engagements to best support outreach and initiative goals.
  • Interacts with clients to coordinate implementation of communication programs and goals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or
  • In lieu of education, 10 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Public involvement, media relations, and community engagement expertise
  • Ability to develop materials and documents by using Adobe products and Microsoft products and review work of less-experienced staff
  • Experience assisting with social media (e.g., monitoring, content development and assisting with strategy) and providing direction to less-experienced staff
  • Ability to provide direction and guidance for research and disseminating information for review
  • Experience monitoring stakeholder databases, giving direction for updates and creation of new databases
  • Ability to develop and execute plans for events and public outreach, reviewing deliverables, and interacting with clients, the public, internal partners, and others
  • Attention to detail to ensure materials follow client style guide requirements and ability to make judgment calls on style choices

What We Prefer:

  • Videography/Photography experience
  • Videography/Photography editing experience
  • BONUS: FAA Part 107 sUAS (Drone) certification, or willingness to obtain it

Additional Information

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

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About HNTB

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914