Photo Editor

Job Description

Temporary Photo Editor

Our Story

CNN invented cable news in 1980, defined online news in 1995 and is now taking the next step in expanding what news can be by launching CNN+. With an unrivaled global reach, storytelling, and world class talent, we are building CNN+, a streaming product that will grow the reach and scope of the CNN brand in a way that no one else is doing.

We are journalists, designers and technologists, all united by a powerful mission to inform, engage and empower the world. Join the most trusted and recognized name in news as we build our next chapter.

The Team

The CNN+ Key Art and Thumbnails team is a group of multitalented, passionate creatives dedicated to telling impactful stories. These are stories for the modern news consumer, wherever they experience news, inspiring and engaging the largest global digital audience in news today.

The Job

CNN+ seeks a Photo Editor for the CNN+ Key Art and Thumbnails department. We're looking for a Photo Editor with strong editorial judgment to help generate compelling, creative content and will be responsible for selecting photojournalism other visuals to be used as production elements. The Photo Editor will work closely with the Creative Director, Art Directors, Designers, and Product Managers to ensure that direction of the of the key art is accurate and reflective of our world-class reporting.

The Daily
• You will support the CNN+ Art team in photo research and producing daily and long-term projects in support of all CNN+.
• You will select the best images for CNN programming, the product interface, and live coverage of breaking news and events.
• You will help shape the tone and aesthetic of CNN+'s key art with strong, clear imagery that is accurate and reflective of the CNN tone and brand.
• You will produce photo composites, photo splits, and be able to do screen grabs from live satellite feeds.
• In a fast-paced news environment, you will act as quality control on images that are graphic or raise a red flag, especially coming from third parties that require deep vetting and discussion.
• You will write clear and accurate photo captions, or edit wire captions to be clear and accurate, for each image.
• You will work directly with the Creative Director, ensuring cohesion across CNN+'s visual identity.
• You will hire set photographers as needed for original programming.
• You will work with CNN's Rights and Clearances team to ensure that images coming from third-party sources are licensed properly.

The Essentials
• 5+ years of photo editing experience in a newsroom.
• A solid news background with an understanding of a variety of themes, including politics, business, international news, entertainment and sports.
• Extremely strong news judgment and an ability to work in a fast-paced news environment.
• Must have a passion for visual storytelling and thorough research skills.
• Experience working at a digital news platform or a news photo agency required.
• Knowledge of emerging and established photographers and photo agencies around the world preferred.
• Interest in news and entertainment industries and their respective trends.
• Experience with content management systems, Adobe Photoshop and PhotoMechanic.
• Experience with Adobe Premier and Illustrator are a big plus.
• Familiarity with SEO and web analytics are a bonus.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5zyj1-18-118-200-197-42 in your application.