Thebaltimorebanner

Visuals Editor

Baltimore, Maryland · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$95k-$105kDetected 22 days ago

PhotoshopInDesignPhotographyResearchCommunicationMentoringOrganizational Skills

About the role

You'll join a visuals team that includes four staff photojournalists and another Visuals Editor, working across breaking news, arts, investigations, sports, features and special projects.
Additional Information: - Samples of your work: Please submit samples of photos that you have edited and/or art direction. - Schedule: This position follows a Sunday - Thursday afternoon/evening coverage schedule.
Some schedule flexibility may be needed based on news demands. - Location: This role is based in Baltimore, Maryland with hybrid work options available.

Help manage the daily visual schedule and workflow for stories across Maryland, with a focus on Montgomery and Prince George's counties.
Identify opportunities for stronger photography, illustration, design, video, archival imagery, visual explainers and other storytelling formats.
Art direct illustrations and create photo illustrations when needed.
Support the Director of Visuals in maintaining visual standards, workflow systems and consistent editorial practices across the newsroom.
Help onboard and support freelance contributors, including communicating expectations, deadlines, assignment needs and editorial standards.
Fluency in Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Photo Mechanic and related visual editing or design tools.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to help manage competing deadlines, assignments and newsroom priorities.

Please submit samples of photos that you have edited and/or art direction.
Samples of your work: Please submit samples of photos that you have edited and/or art direction.
5+ years of experience editing visuals in a fast-paced newsroom or editorial environment.
Excellent news judgment and a strong understanding of visual ethics, accuracy, consent, representation and context.
Experience with archival research, licensing, copyright permissions and proper image usage.

$95,000 - $105,000 Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.
We periodically review all teammates' pay to ensure a great compensation package that is fair and equal across the board.
Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees
11 Paid National Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Our Core Values:

Our amazing benefits include:
Flexible Paid Time Off
Retirement savings - 401K plan offered through Human Interest, with a company match
Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA., and coverage for family/dependents
Sick Leave eligible for rollover
Commuter Benefits
Generous Parental Leave

The Venetoulis Institute embraces diversity and inclusion, and we are wholeheartedly committed to being proactive in inspiring a culture of inclusion across our organization.
We appreciate the value that individuals with disabilities bring to our workforce and encourage applicants with disabilities to disclose their needs for accommodation to facilitate a smooth and inclusive recruitment experience.
If you require accommodation due to a disability to participate in the
application process, please contact careers@thebanner.com to request accommodation.

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