Photo Editor (National Geographic) at The Walt Disney Company

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Media, Publishing, PhotographyIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of experience with photo research or photo editing
Excellent visual taste and a wide-range of knowledge about and appreciation for visual storytelling and photojournalism
Enthusiasm to collaborate on new ideas, ability to think in fresh ways about how to best represent our stories visually
Drive to reach new audiences, an understanding of and appreciation for audience data and SEO-friendly presentation
Proven deep, expedient research skills (with agencies, individual contributors, archives, libraries, social media)
Strong communication and collaborative abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
Ability to multitask and to balance short and long lead deadlines
Self-motivated and resourceful
Ability to negotiate rates with relevant contractors and third parties
Proficiency with content management systems, Adobe products, Photo Mechanic, and all social media platforms
College Degree in Photo, journalism, science, history, art, etc
Preferred: Some experience with / knowledge of National Geographic’s core subject areas (wildlife, history and/or archaeology, nature, science, and travel)
Preferred: Photojournalism degree a plus, but not required
Website/portfolio submission required

Responsibilities

Photographic Research: Research, curate, and license photography for all platforms, with a focus on our digital platforms; and to provide support on workflow, billing, contracts, and other photo logistics. Ensure that budgets and deadlines are met; caption information is gathered and disseminated; verify credit line; check image veracity when in question; and make images available for broader use across platforms
Digital Production: Design and build stories in CMS with eye to strong visual pacing. Research and pitch visually innovative and original uses of existing images and packages, demonstrating an understanding of the different platforms and audiences
Photo Production: Collaborate with staff photographers on portraiture, reportage, conceptual, or still life; work with ideas and photographers in the studio or on location
Pitch compelling visual story ideas and contribute content concepts that align with National Geographic’s mission
Commission photographers, photo research, asset retrieval, managing releases, captions, metadata, while ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all platforms

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Photo EditingVisual StorytellingPhotographic ResearchImage CurationArt DirectionPhotojournalismMetadata ManagementCaptionsContractsBillingLicensingWorkflow Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Photo Editor position?

The role requires 3+ years of experience with photo research or photo editing.

What key skills are needed for this role?

Candidates need excellent visual taste, knowledge of visual storytelling and photojournalism, proven deep research skills, strong communication, and collaborative abilities.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Photo Editor role?

A strong candidate has a strong eye for photography, broad knowledge of photographers, industry relationships, passion for authentic photography, resourcefulness, time management, and a collaborative team approach.