Photo Editor (Part-Time) Job at The Daily Beast, New York, NY

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  • The Daily Beast
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Join The Daily Beast as a Photo Editor (Part-Time)

The Daily Beast is a leading digital news site known for its fearless and incisive reporting. We cover breaking news, politics, pop culture, and more with a distinctive voice that engages a dedicated audience.

About the Role

The Daily Beast is seeking an innovative and highly skilled part-time Photo Editor to help curate the aesthetic of the site. The ideal candidate will have a background in both journalism and photo-editing/illustrating, have a keen eye for compelling and impactful visuals, and the ability to work quickly under tight deadlines. Hours: 25-30/week, Wednesday-Saturday. (~W-F: 3pm - 11pm EST & Sat: 10am - 6pm EST.) Open to remote candidates.

Key Responsibilities
  • (Photo)Illustrate: Create inventive and witty illustrations - whether using photo collages or original drawing - that capture the story and engage prospective readers
  • Photo Research: Source, edit, and optimize images for daily stories and features across the site
  • Rights Management: Obtain and ensure all images used on the site comply with copyright laws and licensing agreements, and secure permissions when necessary
  • Quality Control: Maintain visual consistency and high standards by ensuring all are properly credited, captioned, and formatted
  • Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the visuals department as well as editors, reporters, and the social media team to develop creative ways to tell stories
Qualifications
  • Minimum 2 years experience in photo editing in a digital media environment
  • Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, with a proficiency in other Adobe Creative Cloud and supplemental photo-editing software
  • Strong visual literacy and an eye for detail, composition, and color
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent written and verbal communications and ability to work collaboratively both in-office and remote
  • Familiarity with current events, pop culture, news media, and politics
  • Understanding of journalistic ethics and standards
Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a respected and influential news organization.
  • Engage with a dedicated audience passionate about political news.
  • Enjoy a collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
Pay Range Salary

The pay range for this position is $30 to $35/hour.

Additional Information

Don't meet every single requirement listed here? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet each and every qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're interested in joining the Beast but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with this job description, we encourage you to give it a shot all the same. It might turn out that you're just the right candidate for this or other roles. See more about our commitment to diversity at

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Tags

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