Photo Editor - U.K.

The Daily Beast

11d•Remote

About The Position

The Daily Beast is hiring a full-time Photo Editor for its growing London bureau. The role helps curate the visual aesthetic of the site and ensures its visual content is engaging and impactful. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of American culture and politics, experience in journalism and photo editing or illustration, a keen eye for compelling visuals, and the ability to work quickly under tight deadlines. This is a permanent contractor position, performed from home. The successful candidate must be based outside the U.S. and does not need to be based in London. The position is scheduled Sunday through Thursday, with some flexibility required. The work-from-home arrangement may change as The Daily Beast expands its operations. Finalists must complete an edit test, and applicants should submit examples of published work.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in photo editing in a digital media environment.
Expertise in Adobe Photoshop and proficiency in other Adobe Creative Cloud and supplemental photo-editing software.
Strong visual literacy and attention to detail, composition, and color.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate in-office and remotely.
Familiarity with current events, pop culture, news media, and American and global politics.
Understanding of journalistic ethics and standards.
Must be based outside of the U.S.
Submit examples of published work; finalists must undertake an edit test.

Responsibilities

Create inventive and witty illustrations, using photo collages or original drawings, to capture stories and engage prospective readers.
Source, edit, and optimize images for daily stories and features across the site.
Design and produce infographics, charts, maps, and timelines that add dynamism to stories and help readers understand complex topics.
Ensure images comply with copyright laws and licensing agreements, and obtain permissions when necessary.
Maintain visual consistency and quality by ensuring images are properly credited, captioned, and formatted.
Collaborate with the visuals department, editors, reporters, and social media team to develop creative ways to tell stories.