100 'Just Right' Things About Photojournalism, According To Chip Litherland

Chip Litherland, a photo-journalist from Florida, comes up with fascinating insights into why he loves his job. We select five from the 100 reasons he has listed:

1. We could be sitting in a cubicle right now processing paperwork....for the rest of our lives.

10. The ladies think it's sexy.

40. Everytime you tell someone what you do, they NEVER say "Oh, man, that must suck."

61. Putting down the camera and listening, because people will tell you the damndest things just for being a stranger that cares.

98. Giving a voice to someone who needs it.

Do read the full article, for most of it is relevant to reporters out in the field as well.

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Hot New! Openings with Times of India

Times of India, Jaipur, is hiring for the following vacancies:

Resident Editor
Code: Ed/Jpr/Del/08
Profile: Excellent track record as a journalist, preferably as an editor. Strong academic background with wide national exposure, and proven leadership skills. Experience 10-15 years.

Chief Reporter
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Profile: Strong writing and reporting abilities, proven leadership skills. Experience 7-10 years.

News Editor
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Experience: 2-5 years.

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Experience: 6-9 years.

Deputy News Editors
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Copy Editor/Reporter
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Graphic Designers
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Experience: 4-5 years.

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Contact: Interested candidates can mail their resume giving position code to careers.north@timesgroup.com

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Urgent: The Tribune is hiring journalists

The Tribune, Chandigarh invites applications for:

Staff Correspondents & Sub Editors
Candidates must be degree/diploma holders in journalism from a recognised university or institute, must possess excellent English, flair for writing and editing and a minimum of 2 years in a newspaper or news agency.

Staff Photographers
Must be degree/diploma holders in photography with minimum photojournalistic experience of two years with a reputed newspaper.

Contact: Applications with full details of educational and professional qualifications should be sent in envelopes superscribed "Application for jobs" to the Editor in Chief, The Tribune, Chandigarh 160030 within 15 days of February 6.

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Openings with Mid Day

Mid Day Delhi has the following openings:

- Reporters
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- Photojournalists
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- Designers
- Stringers in Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad

Contact: Apply to the Editor at editordelhi@mid-day.com

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Editor, Graphic Designer, Photographer for Times of India

Times of India has openings in the following positions in Goa:

- Photographer, 1 position
- Editor, 1 position
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Experience: 2 years.

Contact: poojaj@contactxindia.com

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Tribune, Chandigarh

The Tribune, Chandigarh is on look-out for reporters, correspondents, sub-editors, photographers with and without experience. Post your CV asap with a covering letter at the below mentioned address:

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