A news organization owns the copyright on all “works for hire” – i.e., works created by its regular staff reporters, photographers and graphic artists within the scope of their employment.[17] Other arrangements are possible if both parties agree, so do not hesitate to negotiate.
[17] U.S. Copyright Office, Works Made for Hire Under the 1976 Copyright Act, Circular 9 (2012), available at http://www.copyright.gov/circs.
