Freelance Photo Editor Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

The Washington Post isseekinga rigorous,creativeand fast-moving photo assignment editor to help drive visual storytelling across our newsroom.

This role is central to how The Post reports the newsvisually,from breaking coverage to ambitiousenterprise. Thephotoassignmenteditor will assign,shapeand deliver high-impact photography and visual stories that resonate with local,nationaland global audiences. The ideal candidate combines sharp news judgment with a sophisticated visual sensibility and a strong understanding of how storytelling translates across platforms.

We are looking for an editor who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can pivot quickly between assignments and is eager to experiment withnew approachesto visual journalism. This role requires close collaboration with reporters,editorsand visual teams across the newsroom to ensure our photography istimely,authoritativeand distinctive.

This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom and will require some night and weekend shifts.

• You are passionate about visual storytelling and its power to shape how audiences experience the news.

• You thrive on the urgency of breaking news and the challenge of producing high-impact work ondeadline.

• You enjoy collaborating with photographers and journalists across disciplines.

• You are curious about new formats and platforms for visual storytelling.

• You are driven to produce work that is both visually compelling and journalistically rigorous.

• Assign photography,conductvisualresearchand generate visual stories across daily and enterprise coverage.

• Pitch, write and edit visual-first stories that elevate The Post's journalism.

• Manage a wide range of assignments, from breaking news to immersive, high-impact visual projects.

• Work closely with correspondents and editors in Washington and across the U.S. and globally.

• Collaborate with visual, design and audience teams to deliver engaging,accurateand informative reader experiences.

• Develop creative visual storytelling approaches that take advantage of all publishing platforms, including Instagram,TikTokand YouTube.

• A track recordof editing complex visual stories across a range of formats.

• A strong eye for photography and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of freelance photographers.

• Deep understanding of visual storytelling across digital and print platforms.

• Ability to write concise,accuratecopy for photo presentations.

• Comfort working quickly and pivoting between breaking news and longer-term enterprise.

• Experience with visual storytelling that integrates photography, video, graphics,textand audio.

• Proficiencywith digital tools such as Photoshop andPhotoMechanic; workingknowledge of Premiere or other video editing software is a plus.

Interested candidates should upload a resume and a cover letter to ourjobsportal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by Apr. 30 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Deputy Director of Photography Oliver Laurent and Director of Photography Robert Miller.

The salary range for this position is $92,600 - $138,800. The actual starting salary within this range will depend on individual skills,experienceand qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.