David Minton

Background

About David Minton

More than 20 years as an experienced editorial news photojournalist and photo editor, providing photographic coverage in a fast-paced newsroom on tight daily deadlines across multiple platforms for print and digital publications and managing and curating images for our social media presences. Earned a reputation among colleagues for journalistic integrity as a reliable professional to consult about ethical choices concerning content or the direction of coverage. Gathered acclaim from reporters, editors and competitors in finding innovative ways to tell complex stories that would otherwise seem repetitive and stale, from new artistic shooting styles, to encouraging team collaborating to create compelling visual journalism. Developed a keen news judgment, solid decision making, organizational skills and analytical problem-solving skills while showing excellent editorial judgment when working under the pressure of tight deadlines and breaking news situations. Experience managing assignments calendar and team communication for the photography department, including pitching story ideas, organizing photo shoots, editing staff and freelance images and video, navigating complex photo assignments and collaborating with the newsroom team and editors to create robust coverage. Worked to create productive, collaborative relationships within the newsroom and served as go-to member of the newsroom to help navigate overall coverage while paying attention to details.