Senior Features Photo Editor: Visual Storytelling Lead

5319 National Geographic Partners PAY SVC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,500 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Long-term incentives

Medical benefits

Job summary

National Geographic is seeking a Senior Features Photo Editor to shape visual storytelling for our flagship editorial work in Washington, D.C. You will develop, commission, produce, and edit photography for feature stories across print and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate brings extensive photojournalism experience and a proven ability to manage complex productions, working with editors, writers, designers, researchers, and producers from concept through publication.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in photo editing and visual storytelling.
• Strong editorial judgment and knowledge of photography.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience managing complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Commission, edit, and produce photography for feature stories across print and digital platforms.
• Identify and develop visual storytelling approaches that elevate editorial content.
• Manage all aspects of assignments, including photographer selection, production planning, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with editors, writers, designers, researchers, and producers throughout the editorial process.
• Lead visual development for special projects, editorial packages, and franchises.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all photo deliverables, including captions, credits, rights, and metadata.
• Provide production support for domestic and international assignments.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with photographers and visual storytellers around the world.
• Represent National Geographic within the photography and visual journalism community.

Skills

Photo editing

Visual storytelling

Commissioning

Adobe Creative Suite

Project management

Editorial collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Photography

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Adobe Bridge

Lightroom

Digital Asset Management

Job description

National Geographic is seeking a Senior Features Photo Editor to shape visual storytelling for our flagship editorial work in Washington, D.C. You will develop, commission, produce, and edit photography for feature stories across print and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate brings extensive photojournalism experience and a proven ability to manage complex productions, working with editors, writers, designers, researchers, and producers from concept through publication.