Photo Editor

AAAS•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Science Visuals team is looking for a temporary Photo Editor to source compelling, high-quality imagery for publication in Science and News from Science. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, handling a combination of weekly, daily, and hourly assignments. This is a temporary, part-time position with a maximum of 30 hours per week. This position may be hybrid (based out of our DC office) or fully remote in select states. Help us ignite the next era of science.

Requirements

2+ years of news photo editing experience (newsroom, agency, or freelance), with a portfolio demonstrating strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify high-quality imagery suited to story themes
Solid news judgment and knowledge of photojournalism ethics, including manipulation policy, AI-generated image detection and disclosure standards, and caption accuracy
Experience working with wire services (AP, Reuters, Getty) and stock agencies, including both commercial and free repositories, plus comfort sourcing directly from photographers and primary sources
Working knowledge of copyright and licensing standards
A solid grounding in basic science education, intellectual curiosity about science, and comfort with scientific ideas
Ability to work efficiently under deadline pressure, including recurring and rolling deadlines, with strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and adaptability to fast-moving news situations
Strong collaboration skills and comfortable taking direction from senior editors while contributing independent judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate decisions and rationale to editors
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, and/or Lightroom, including cropping, color correction, and familiarity with digital image formats and properties
Familiarity with digital asset management (DAM) and content management systems (CMS), including basic metadata and keywording practices

Responsibilities

Sourcing and editing high-quality photography for Science's news content
Collaborating with editors to understand key story points and develop visual solutions
Preparing imagery for delivery in a range of formats and sizes for print, online, and social platforms
Color correcting and archiving images
Collaborating with the Rights & Permissions team on invoicing and usage tracking