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Location: Onsite in downtown Washington, DC Monday-Thursday (Friday remote)Job Type: 4 month assignment, potential for extension/conversionCompensation: $30-35/hr W2We’re seeking a talented Photo Editor with strong experience in print photo editing to join our editorial team. This role focuses on researching and curating compelling visual content across topics like wildlife, history, nature, science, and travel. You'll collaborate with editors, photographers, and writers to support long-form storytelling for diverse audiences. A sharp eye, editorial integrity, and a passion for photojournalism and visual storytelling are essential. Responsibilities:Photographic Research: Research, curate, and license photography for all editorial platforms and to provide support on workflow, billing, contracts, and other photo logistics. Ensure that budgets and deadlines are met; caption information is gathered and disseminated; verify credit line; check image veracity when in question; and make images available for broader use across platforms.Storytelling Collaboration: Work closely with designers to craft compelling visual narratives, ensuring the most accurate and impactful storytelling. Collaborate with researchers, writers, and copy editors to refine content, maintain factual accuracy, and align visuals with editorial intent.Photo Production: Collaborate with photographers on portraiture, reportage, conceptual, or still life; work with ideas and photographers in the studio or on location.Research and pitch visually innovative and original uses of existing images and packages, demonstrating an understanding of the different platforms and audiences.Digital Production: Design and build stories in CMS with eye to strong visual pacing.Qualifications:3 to 5 years of experience with photo research and photo editing.Excellent visual taste and a wide-range of knowledge about and appreciation for visual storytelling and photojournalism.Experience with the topics wildlife, history and/or archaeology, nature, science, and travel.Enthusiasm to collaborate on new ideas, ability to think in fresh ways about how to best represent our stories visually.Drive to reach new audiences, an understanding of and appreciation for readers of all age groups.Proven deep, expedient research skills (with agencies, individual contributors, archives, libraries, social media).Strong communication and collaborative abilities.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.Ability to multitask and to balance short and long lead deadlines.Self-motivated and resourceful.Ability to negotiate rates with relevant contractors and third parties.Proficiency with Airtable, Microsoft Teams, Adobe products, and all social media platforms.Skills:Photo EditingPhoto ResearchPrint MagazinesJOBID: #LI-Cella#LI-MN1#PLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.PandoLogic. Category:Media, Keywords:Photo Editor, Location:Washington, DC-20036

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