Job Description

Description :
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of photo editing for Newsmax's digital, print, and broadcast media.
• Source, license, and manage third-party images from wire services, photo agencies, and stock libraries.
• Edit, crop, color-correct, and optimize images for multiple platforms and formats.
• Ability to use AI to edit, enhance and use photos
• Coordinate with reporters, producers, and designers to provide strong visual support for stories and features.
• Organize and maintain a comprehensive photographic archive, including proper metadata tagging and descriptive captions for easy retrieval.
• Develop and maintain an internal database of images, ensuring it remains current, searchable, and compliant with copyright and usage rights.
• Manage photo usage rights and track licenses, renewals, and restrictions.
• Ensure editorial consistency and visual quality across all Newsmax properties.
• Assist in planning and producing original photo shoots when needed.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and best practices in visual media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Photography, Journalism, Visual Media, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of professional experience as a photo editor in a newsroom, magazine, or digital media environment.
• Strong editorial judgment and familiarity with news standards and ethics.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and digital asset management (DAM) systems.
• Experience working with major photo agencies (e.g., Getty, AP, Reuters) and understanding of image licensing.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work quickly under deadline pressure in a fast-paced news environment.
• Knowledge of metadata, captioning, and archiving best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to visual accuracy.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with video frame capture and editing for digital use.
• Experience implementing or managing a digital photo database system.
• Basic understanding of web publishing tools and CMS systems.
• Interest in news, politics, and current affairs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience (range $85K to $110K)
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for career growth within a dynamic, growing media organization.

Skills Required