Image Library Editor (Volunteer)

WhoWhatWhy • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Image Library Editor to join our team and play a pivotal role in building and organizing our image library. As an Image Library Editor, you will contribute to our organization's visual storytelling by sourcing, processing, and organizing images from Creative Commons and the public domain for use across our various projects.
WhoWhatWhy is a non-partisan news organization that focuses on finding the truth. We don't support any specific political group or try to please everyone. Instead, we stay open-minded, curious, and determined to uncover the real facts, even in the face of pressure from powerful institutions and prevailing groupthink. Our team is made up of highly skilled volunteers who work hard to raise public awareness and strengthen democracy. We are a nonprofit organization, so we rely on the help of volunteers because we do not accept corporate advertisements.

Requirements

• Enthusiasm for saving democracy, visual content, photography, or digital media.
• Excellent image editing skills using software like Adobe Photoshop or equivalent tools.
• Good at paying attention to small details.
• Clear communication skills to accurately convey image metadata.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Google Docs a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help us build our image library.
• Learn about using images in Creative Commons and the public domain.
• Edit assigned images to find, process, and provide metadata for.
• Process at just 10 images per week.
• Work on your own schedule.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and passionate team
• Gain hands-on experience within a non-profit, digital news organization
• Training will be provided to help you become familiar with our systems
• Contribute to meaningful journalism and support the growth of an important media outlet
• Expand your professional network and build valuable skills for your future career
• Recognition for your contribution and dedication to our mission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees