Remote Photo Editor – Dynamic News Visuals & Infographics

IAC; City Of London; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Daily Beast in London is seeking a creative Photo Editor to curate our visual storytelling for daily stories and features. You’ll edit, illustrate, and collaborate with editors, reporters, and the social team to captivate readers.

Requirements include 4+ years in digital photo editing, expert Photoshop skills, a keen eye for color and composition, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. This is a remote, contractor role (Sunday–Thursday) starting January 2027.

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

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

Skills

4+ years in digital photo editing

Photoshop expert

eye for color and composition

collaborative work style

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

The Daily Beast in London is seeking a creative Photo Editor to curate our visual storytelling for daily stories and features. You’ll edit, illustrate, and collaborate with editors, reporters, and the social team to captivate readers.

Requirements include 4+ years in digital photo editing, expert Photoshop skills, a keen eye for color and composition, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. This is a remote, contractor role (Sunday–Thursday) starting January 2027.