Photo Editor - Contract

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What's the Role?We’re seeking an experienced photo editor with exceptional picture judgment and advanced proficiency in industry-standard editing tools, including Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, FTP, and CMS/DAM systems for a four-day-per-week, in-office role based in a high-energy newsroom in Washington, DC.
You thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at quickly sourcing impactful imagery for breaking news and will be responsible for sourcing imagery for the Bloomberg Terminal and Bloomberg’s homepage, utilizing a mix of wholly owned, third-party, and web-based content through proprietary tools. Your work will help illustrate a diverse range of news stories and elevate Bloomberg’s visual storytelling. You may eventually assist with assigning photo coverage of news events, editing and producing high-caliber imagery and writing thoughtful, relevant captions.
You stay informed on global developments in business, finance, and politics, and are passionate about using visuals to enhance our journalism. As part of our dynamic photo team, you’ll be challenged to work with speed, accuracy, and efficiency, contributing across nearly every Bloomberg platform.

You'll need to have:

At least 5 years of professional photo editing experience for digital platforms including homepage and website curation
Strong proficiency in sourcing imagery from newswire and image licensing services
Solid understanding of image licensing, permissions, and associated legal considerations
Ability to quickly interpret editorial content and pair it effectively with visual assets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, global work environment and meet tight deadlines
Comfortable using Slack for team communication and collaboration

We'd love to see:

Experience with Premiere Pro/Final Cut and audio
Experience in graphic and web design, including HTML/CSS
Existing relationships with a range of photographers/videographers
A 'roll your sleeves up' mentality
A strategic problem solver

Does this sound like you?
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are.
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Salary Range = 45 - 50 USD Hourly
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns. Discover what makes Bloomberg unique - watch our podcast series for an inside look at our culture, values, and the people behind our success.

How we rate this

Photo Editor - Contract at Bloomberg rates 28 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.