Photo Editor (U.K.)

The Daily Beast; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Daily Beast in London is expanding its visuals team and seeks a creative, witty photo editor to shape the site's aesthetic. You will blend journalism with photo-editing and illustration, shaping visuals that engage readers and convey complex topics.

Responsibilities include illustrating with photo collages or drawings, photo research, infographics, rights management, and ensuring proper credits and captions. Collaboration with editors, reporters, and the social team is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in photo editing for digital media.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and Creative Cloud.
• Strong visual literacy, detail, and color sense.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative work style.
• Familiarity with American/global politics and current events.
• Understanding of journalistic ethics and standards.

Responsibilities

• Illustrate stories with inventive photo-based visuals.
• Source, edit, and optimize images for daily stories.
• Design infographics, charts, maps, timelines to explain topics.
• Manage rights and permissions for all images.
• Ensure proper credits, captions, formatting, and quality control.
• Collaborate with editors, reporters, and social media team to tell stories visually.

Skills

Photo editing

Illustration

Collaboration

Time management

English communication

Visual literacy

Color theory

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

The Daily Beast's London bureau is growing and we're seeking a creative, witty, and enthusiastic photo editor to help curate the aesthetic of the site. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of American culture and politics, a background in both journalism and photo-editing/illustrating, have a keen eye for compelling and impactful visuals, and the ability to work quickly and under tight deadlines. The role is essential in ensuring that our visual content is as engaging and impactful as our reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• (Photo)Illustrate: Create inventive and witty illustrations - whether using photo collages or original drawing - that capture the story and engage prospective readers
• Photo Research: Source, edit, and optimize images for daily stories and features across the site
• Infographics: Design and produce infographics, charts, maps, and timelines that bring dynamism to stories and help readers understand complex topics
• Rights Management: Obtain and ensure all images used on the site comply with copyright laws and licensing agreements, and secure permissions when necessary
• Quality Control: Maintain visual consistency and high standards by ensuring all are properly credited, captioned, and formatted
• Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the visuals department as well as editors, reporters, and the social media team to develop creative ways to tell stories

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years experience in photo editing in a digital media environment
• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, with a proficiency in other Adobe Creative Cloud and supplemental photo-editing software
• Strong visual literacy and an eye for detail, composition, and color
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively both in-office and remote
• Familiarity with current events, pop culture, news media, and American and global politics
• Understanding of journalistic ethics and standards