ABOUT MULTIMEDIA journalism
Be the first to grab the attention of our readers with stunning multimedia presentation. Take photos, create graphics, illustrate, and produce podcasts and videos through industry-standard and professional-grade tools.
Our photographers, graphics reporters, illustrators, videographers, podcasters, and layout designers work with staff across all journalism sections to create powerful, relevant, and poignant multimedia counterparts for each story Spectator publishes.
GRAPHICS
Graphics makes complicated information easily accessible to readers. We show a story through purposeful visualization, rather than just telling it.
Interrogate data to investigate claims, experiment with code, and understand ethical decision-making around purposeful and insightful visualization.
Gain transferable skills in research, analysis, organization, visualization, and presentation.
As part of our team, get trained in cutting-edge data analytics, visualization software, and programming languages. Code interactive graphics and webpages.
Build your portfolio reporting on stories and collaborating with sections across Spectator.
PHOTO
Our photojournalists capture key moments in history that words alone cannot.
The images we produce serve as relevant and impactful counterparts to our written stories—and they often tell a story on their own. Unique to all visual journalism sections, photographers collaborate with writers and editors across all reporting sections to create imagery for every story we publish.
In addition to these daily assignments, the department produces long-term, independent photo essays on a wide array of topics relevant to the community, such as the few linked below. Finally, we provide training on the fundamentals of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop and run weekly editing workshops with our staffers.
ILLUSTRATIONS
Our illustrators sketch, draw, and paint pictures that accompany long-form magazine features, op-eds, columns, and more. In addition to static illustrations, they create dynamic, animated GIFs that are often the first thing that the reader lays eyes on when reading our content. They have creative vision, are independent thinkers, and bring our stories to life. Working with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, our illustrators create visuals that reach thousands.
VIDEO
Our video journalists script, edit, and produce short- and long-form videos to deliver engaging content to our audience. Through serialized, independent content and by working alongside other sections, our video team uses technical skills in video production to add a striking layer to Spectator’s coverage. Through platforms including Youtube, TikTok, and Instagram, our video team’s work has reached over a million viewers.
AUDIO & PODCASTING
Our audio and podcasting section produces serialized podcasts and works with sections to enhance reporting through embedded audio elements. Podcasts range from deep-dives into investigative reporting to features on student athletes. Our audio journalists not only learn how to write their own scripts, but also produce podcasts and compose their own music.
LAYOUT
Be the creative mind behind our biweekly print edition. Make an impact with poignant, attention-grabbing, and innovative front page designs. Learn how to navigate Adobe InDesign.
CROSSWORDS
Our crosswords team makes full-size and daily miniature crosswords. Join our team to learn how to create fun puzzles to engage our audience.