Associate Photo Editor, News
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The Associate Photo Editor will work with photographers, writers, editors, interactive designers and web producers to create multi-platform stories that combine rich journalism with powerful visual storytelling. The position requires a sophisticated visual aesthetic, strong editing skills, and the ability to collaborate with other editors to illustrate stories and create galleries reflective of National Geographic's photographic standards. The Associate Photo Editor will focus on daily news coverage, developing and directing original online photo content. They will report to the Senior Photo Editor and Deputy Director of Photography for Digital.
Responsibilities
• Research, develop, and edit content for National Geographic's daily news coverage.
• Assign and produce original photography content for digital platforms. Manage budgets.
• Work with the Proof in print, video editors, and magazine editors to produce and highlight original digital content, as well as develop stories based on the magazine's print and digital editions.
• Contribute to Proof photography blog and social media networks.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships in the photo community with an eye towards producing stories and galleries for National Geographic news.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree.
• 3-5 years experience as a photo editor at editorial publication or equivalent.
• Editorial sensibility, and ability make editorial judgments.
• Great visual taste, extensive knowledge of photography and photographers.
• Strong research and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and problem solve creatively.
• Experience in daily web journalism and proficiency in social media is a plus.
National Geographic Partners LLC, a joint venture between National Geographic Society and 21st Century Fox, combines National Geographic television channels with National Geographic's media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic Studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children's media; and ancillary activities that include travel, location-based entertainment, archival sales, catalog, licensing and e-commerce businesses. A portion of the proceeds from National Geographic Partners LLC will be used to fund science, exploration, conservation and education through significant ongoing contributions to the work of the National Geographic Society.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.