Associate Photo Editor, NBC News Digital

NBCUniversal•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

NBC News Digital is seeking an Associate Photo Editor to join our growing Art and Photo Department. The Associate Photo Editor will work closely with editors, reporters, and art directors to visualize our stories and brand on nbcnews.com and our digital platforms. This shift is Mon-Fri 4p-12a ET. Must be based at a U.S. NBC News Digital Hub Office (New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C) for hybrid work. This position is represented by the NewsGuild-CWA.

Requirements

2+ years as a photo editor at a news organization, or a comparable body of photo editing freelance work
Portfolio that demonstrates an eye for storytelling, concept, composition, and color
Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Experience working in a CMS
Must work at designated local bureau on Mon-Thurs
Occasional schedule adjustments for U.S. holidays and special events.
Occasional travel to New York office if based at an alternate hub (LA, DC)
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Nice To Haves

Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work on quick deadlines in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change in a daily, unpredictable news production environment.
Must have a broad knowledge and curiosity about news, and a keen eye for spotting interesting and newsworthy visual content.
Understanding of journalism ethics, image copyright, and digital licensing.
Ability to commission and produce original photography with freelance photographers.

Responsibilities

Research, select and edit images for inclusion in stories published on nbcnews.com and our digital platforms.
Monitor news agency feeds to identify strong images for breaking and developing news stories.
Edit and compose captions and headlines for photos and galleries on our digital platforms.
Create photo essays and photo galleries for nbcnews.com.
Work with multiple stakeholders and execute assignments from editors on a wide range of topics for all NBC News platforms.
Pitch and produce photo and art-driven stories for our websites and digital platforms.
Assist in administration and tracking of contracts, invoices and image licensing.

Benefits

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

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