What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freelance Photojournalist position at Maine Times?
MAINE TIMES — Seeking Photojournalists
Maine Times, an independent statewide print and digital publication, is seeking freelance photojournalists to help define the visual identity of a newsroom committed to depth, integrity, and public service.
We believe photojournalism is not merely illustrative — it is evidentiary. It is a form of reporting. It captures not only what is seen, but what might otherwise be missed. At Maine Times, photography plays a central role in how we document life across the state: its people, institutions, landscapes, and tensions.
Our newsroom covers a full range of subjects — including government, housing, land use, culture, public health, education, and the environment. We are looking for photojournalists who approach their work with discipline, curiosity, and care — individuals who can tell complex stories through a single frame, and offer clarity when words are not enough.
This is a freelance position, with the possibility of evolving into a more permanent role as the publication grows.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- A strong portfolio of published photojournalism with editorial impact
- Experience working alongside reporters or independently in the field
- Comfort documenting sensitive or emotionally charged environments with discretion and professionalism
- A deep understanding of ethical visual reporting — including consent, context and accuracy
- Familiarity with Maine’s geography, communities, and institutional landscape is preferred, but not required
What Maine Times offers:
- Paid freelance assignments across a variety of beats and locations
- Statewide print exposure supported by digital and podcast platforms
- Editorial collaboration and support for both daily and longform visual work
- An independent newsroom unaffiliated with legacy ownership or click-driven mandates
- A mission-driven culture that values photography not as decoration, but as journalism
Maine Times is preparing for broad distribution in more than 250 retail locations across the state. We are independently owned and guided by a simple editorial principle: publish the truth, and publish it well.
We are also hiring for reporting, podcast production, and advertising roles. If your expertise lies in another area but you share our commitment to public-interest journalism, we welcome your inquiry.
This listing was prepared with the assistance of AI. However, Maine Times does not permit AI-generated content in our journalism. Every image, every caption, and every frame is selected and reviewed by professionals. At Maine Times, the truth still has a byline — and a lens.
To apply, please send a résumé and portfolio or working samples to: jobs@mainetimes.com
Website: www.mainetimes.com (under development)
Maine Times is published by Maine Times, LLC, a Delaware-registered company operating independently.
