Job Description
Responsibilities
NBC News is seeking a Photo Editor for a position at its headquarters in Rockefeller Center New York.
Job Duties:
• Research, select and edit images for inclusion in stories published on digital platforms
• Edit and compose captions and headlines for photos and galleries on digital platforms
• Monitor news agency feeds to identify strongest images for breaking and developing news stories and work with social team to promote these
• Work with cover producers and art directors to curate photos on NBCNews.com and MSNBC.com homepages with an eye towards overall design of page
• Work with art directors to produce engaging and informative photo illustrations
• Curate and produce photo galleries and oversee layout of photo-driven pieces
Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications/Requirements:
• At least three years as a photo editor at a news organization
• An undergraduate degree, preferably in Journalism, Political Science, or English
Additional Job Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in New York
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends
Desired Characteristics
• Ability to prioritize among multiple requests from editors and reporters in a high-volume, fast-paced news environment
• A broad knowledge and curiosity about news and a keen eye for strong imagery
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d973yk-44-193-208-105-42 in your application.