Senior Editor, Visuals Features Editor

OVERVIEW

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The Visual Features Editor will help NPR figure out a comprehensive path forward in the use of video for journalistic storytelling. Together we will examine the use of documentary styles of filmmaking alongside more traditional digital formats like explanatory videos and short form work. Additionally this editor will help us explore new platforms for our work like film, television and streaming services.

This position may require working nights, weekends and holidays as needed. This position reports to the V.P. of Visuals and Music Strategy. This is a 1-year limited term position (from hire date).

This is a union-represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA. 

This is an NPR editorial role covered under the terms of the NPR Ethics Handbook. All editorial staff are bound by this guidance. Editorial staff are defined as staff members who play a role in shaping the journalistic or creative direction of NPR's content, including events.    

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produces video episodes, series and other visual content, where applicable, for structure, tone, style and journalistic integrity
• Serves as editorial, creative and technical advisor for video producers and photographers
• Manages production for short-, med-, and long-term projects.
• Mentors junior staff members 
• Shoots, edits and produces visual content for projects on a regular basis
• Shares responsibility with the Visuals team leadership for the success of the team’s video and photo projects on all editorial platforms
• Offers active leadership in editorial meetings, pitching specific stories and themes/coverage areas
• Helps cultivate relationships with freelancers, and coordinates contracts with and payments when needed
• Contributes to planning and creating strategic efforts to effectively reach new and existing audiences on digital platforms
• Assists with futures planning, development of original projects, and strategic partnerships
• Effectively represents the interests and capabilities of NPR Video, photo and visuals with colleagues across the company
• Consults on visual projects managed by other NPR teams, partners and/or third parties 
• Monitors video and/or photo portfolio for overall balance, variety of stories and types of pieces
• Primary responsibility for coordinating high-risk and long term assignments or photographing long term/high risk field assignments, where applicable
• Primary responsibility for producing visuals for special events and major projects, where applicable

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 7 years of experience assigning, editing and producing photo assignments for media organizations.
• A strong portfolio of work that demonstrates artistic judgment and creativity.
• Knowledge of photography and experience working with assignment photographers.
• Thorough understanding of photo rights and clearance and the ability to uphold and communicate the standards and practices across NPR. Expertise handling electronic images, photographic usage and copyright issues.
• Proven experience working with visual journalists in the field on assignment.
• Ability to provide logistical support and planning to photographers.
• Proficiency in content management tools, Adobe Creative Suite including Premier and Photoshop.
• Experience with collaborating with security teams.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Thorough knowledge of online video, photography, writing and audio production.
• Experience and skill with digital publishing software.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with a specialization in film, video, media production, photography or journalism preferred.

WORK LOCATION

• On-site: This is an on-site role based in Washington, DC .

JOB TYPE

• This is a full-time, 1 year limited term position.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $125,000 - $135,000 plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR’s benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees. 

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