Senior Visual Editor: Investigations & Longform

Content Creators; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

NPR is seeking a Senior Visual Editor to join the Visuals team in Washington, DC on a temporary six-month assignment. You will commission and edit photography and illustrations for NPR stories and podcasts, collaborating with photographers, agencies and NPR platforms.

This union-represented role (SAG-AFTRA) requires hybrid work with in-office presence in DC at least two days a week. The position offers an hourly rate of $61.30 and benefits; you will help shape NPR’s visual journalism across

Qualifications

• Photographic storytelling experience, preferably with a major network or newsroom, studio or creative agency.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud programs related to video and photo design (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere).
• Extensive experience with content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Commission and edit original photography and illustrations for NPR stories and podcasts.
• Innovate, execute, assess and iterate visual projects for all platforms.
• Edit, research and license images for NPR platforms including NPR.org, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok.
• Work with photographers, illustrators, agencies and vendors to process contracts and invoices.
• Handle photo imaging, captions and credits for stories you edit.
• Attend meetings with the Visuals team, desks, podcasts and shows.

Skills

Photographic storytelling

Adobe Creative Cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

Premiere

CMS platforms

Job description

NPR is seeking a Senior Visual Editor to join the Visuals team in Washington, DC on a temporary six-month assignment. You will commission and edit photography and illustrations for NPR stories and podcasts, collaborating with photographers, agencies and NPR platforms.

This union-represented role (SAG-AFTRA) requires hybrid work with in-office presence in DC at least two days a week. The position offers an hourly rate of $61.30 and benefits; you will help shape NPR’s visual journalism across