Associate Visuals Editor: Curate Photo & Illustration

Atlantic Media; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic seeks an Associate Visuals Editor to join the art team in Washington, DC. The role focuses on commissioning, curating, and licensing photography and occasional illustration for daily journalism and special projects.

You will source images, assign photography, identify contributors, and coordinate from concept to publication with editors, ensuring design and editorial standards are met. The role runs on a Tue–Sat schedule and may include early mornings or weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in photography, multimedia, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom, Premiere).
• Strong communication skills.
• Close attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Excellent taste and the ability to think conceptually.
• Enthusiasm for news and storytelling, with a keen interest in exploring new forms of visual storytelling.
• Experience in journalism or a newsroom environment is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Source, license, and curate photography for daily journalism.
• Assign photography and illustration across stories and formats.
• Identify photographers and artists to contribute to The Atlantic.
• Coordinate assignments from concept through publication with editors and newsroom partners.

Skills

Photography

Multimedia

Communication

Attention to detail

Conceptual thinking

Storytelling

Newsroom experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Bridge

Lightroom

Premiere

Job description

The Atlantic seeks an Associate Visuals Editor to join the art team in Washington, DC. The role focuses on commissioning, curating, and licensing photography and occasional illustration for daily journalism and special projects.

You will source images, assign photography, identify contributors, and coordinate from concept to publication with editors, ensuring design and editorial standards are met. The role runs on a Tue–Sat schedule and may include early mornings or weekends.