Image Library Editor (Volunteer)

WhoWhatWhy • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Remote

About The Position

WhoWhatWhy is an independent nonprofit investigative news organization that produces deep-dive journalism on important issues. The organization is powered by skilled volunteers and a small core staff. This is a remote, part-time volunteer position for an Image Library Editor to help build, organize, and maintain a library of high-quality visuals that support their journalism. The role involves working independently with images, metadata, and digital assets, contributing to editorial work without a heavy weekly commitment. The editor will source, process, and organize images from Creative Commons, the public domain, and other approved sources for use in stories and projects. Training is provided, and the workload is intentionally manageable, typically around 2-3 hours per week.

Requirements

• Experience editing or preparing digital images using Photoshop or similar tools
• Strong attention to detail in organizing files, tracking metadata, and maintaining accurate attribution
• Comfort working carefully and consistently with repetitive but important editorial support tasks
• Interest in photography, visual storytelling, digital media, or journalism support work
• Ability to work independently and follow an established workflow
• Clear written communication and reliable follow-through

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Creative Commons, public domain, or rights-cleared image sourcing
• Experience working with image libraries, digital asset organization, or content archives
• Experience writing captions, metadata, or attribution notes
• Familiarity with Google Docs or other shared digital workspaces
• Interest in journalism, editorial production, or nonprofit media

Responsibilities

• Source images from Creative Commons, public domain, and other approved sources
• Review and edit selected images for quality, consistency, and usability
• Organize and catalog images for easy retrieval and future use
• Add accurate metadata, attribution, and other identifying information
• Help ensure images are properly documented for editorial use
• Process approximately 10 images per week
• Work with the Lead Image Editor to follow established workflows and standards
• Communicate regularly about progress, questions, and image availability

Benefits

• Training is provided
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees