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Education Week

Visual Journalist

Bethesda, MD

$70K - $85K/yr

Minimum of 5 years as a reporter with a track record of publishing enterprising and engaging journalism delivered in visual and text form. Candidates with a background in education are preferred ...

CNN

Senior Visuals Developer, CNN

Washington, DC · On-site

Responsibilities : • Develop interactive graphics, visual stories and digital experiences for breaking news, enterprise journalism and major planned events. • Partner with editors, reporters and ...

Fox

Photojournalist

Washington, DC · On-site

$49.69/hr

Produce compelling visual content for broadcast, streaming, digital, social media, and connected TV audiences. * Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside accomplished journalists in a fast-paced newsroom ...

The Washington Post

Photo Assignment Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$92K - $138K/yr

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 ...

WJBK Fox 2

Photojournalist

Washington, DC

$49.69/hr

Produce compelling visual content for broadcast, streaming, digital, social media, and connected TV audiences. * Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside accomplished journalists in a fast-paced newsroom ...

More Perfect Union

Vertical Video Producer

Washington, DC · Remote

$84K - $85K/yr

The ideal person for this role is an experienced reporter with strong skills in storytelling, visual journalism, building source relationships, scripting, and pre- and post-production of vertical ...

ISTE+ASCD

Associate Editor, Journalism

Arlington, VA · On-site

Prepare, resize, and edit basic visual assets (images, banners, graphics, and video clips) using ... Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, education, digital media, or a related ...

ISTE+ASCD

Associate Editor, Journalism

Arlington, VA · On-site

Prepare, resize, and edit basic visual assets (images, banners, graphics, and video clips) using ... Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, education, digital media, or a related ...

The Washington Post

Breaking News Reporter

Washington, DC · On-site

$73K - $110K/yr

Collaborate with reporters, editors, visual journalists and audience teams across the newsroom. * Identify opportunities for original reporting, exclusive details and enterprise angles within ...

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How much do visual journalism jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for visual journalism in Washington is $83,176.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,600.00 and $96,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Visual Journalism job?

A Visual Journalism job involves using images, graphics, videos, and other visual elements to tell news stories in an engaging and informative way. Visual journalists work with photographers, designers, and reporters to create compelling multimedia content for digital and print platforms. They use tools like data visualization, infographics, and interactive media to enhance storytelling and improve audience understanding. This role requires a combination of journalistic integrity, creativity, and technical skills in design and media production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Visual Journalism position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Visual Journalism, you need strong storytelling abilities, proficiency in photography and videography, and a solid understanding of journalistic ethics, often supported by a degree in journalism, visual communications, or a related field. Familiarity with digital editing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, multimedia production software, and content management systems is essential. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate well with writers, editors, and designers are key soft skills. These qualities are crucial for effectively conveying news visually and engaging audiences across digital and print platforms.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Visual Journalism?

A typical day in Visual Journalism involves capturing and editing photos or videos, collaborating with reporters and editors to visually tell compelling stories, and often working under tight deadlines to produce content for digital and print platforms. You may spend time on assignments outside the office, covering events, conducting interviews, and scouting locations, followed by editing and preparing material back at your workstation. Teamwork is essential, as visual journalists frequently coordinate with writers, digital producers, and designers to ensure that visual content aligns with the overall news narrative. The variety and fast pace make every day unique and engaging, with opportunities to build a diverse and impactful portfolio.

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Visual Journalist

Visual Journalist

Education Week

Bethesda, MD

$70K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Visual Journalist
Education Week, a nonprofit media organization that provides the most trusted news on K-12 American education, is seeking a Visual Journalist to join our Editorial team.
Job Summary
The Visual Journalist is an experienced journalist with deep subject-matter knowledge and an ability to shift seamlessly between visual storytelling formats—including but not limited to video—and text-based stories. This individual has a proven track record of spotting big-picture trends, emerging issues, as well as cultivating strong sources. They develop, report, and write a range of stories on K-12 education that advance the mission of Education Week. The Visual Journalist possesses exceptional writing skills; intellectual curiosity; a mastery of journalistic style and standards; strong ethical and news judgment, and the capacity to reflect a wide range of voices and viewpoints in their reporting. The journalist must be able to transition easily among education reporting assignments on topics spanning K-12 policy, classroom practice, government and politics, and strategies for supporting students and teachers. The position will report to the Managing Editor, Visuals and Immersive Experience, while also working closely with editors across topic areas throughout the process of conceiving and executing stories.
This full-time hybrid position is based in Education Week's Bethesda, MD, office in the Washington DC metro area. Candidates must be able to work in the Bethesda, MD office, or willing to relocate. The annual salary range for this position is $70,900 - $85,000, commensurate with knowledge, skills and abilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Produce both visual-first reporting—including stories delivered via video—and text-based stories, and work collaboratively with editors to make quick decisions about which approach makes sense for the topic.
  • Develop stories across visual and text formats, producing or securing visuals, cultivating sources, verifying facts, and presenting information in a clear, engaging way.
  • Write quickly, clearly, and in a compelling way across several types of stories, including text-based breaking news, narratives accompanying videos and other visuals, and in-depth analytical pieces.
  • Contribute to many of Education Week’s editorial products, including digital news stories, pre-planned or spot news videos, special reports, social media posts, and in-person and online live events, including webinars and essentials forums.
  • Interpret and report on complex policy issues with both rigor and objectivity, including topics such as curriculum, education policy, and school finance.
  • Enhance stories through graphics, maps, data visualization, and other creative forms of storytelling.
  • Create visually engaging digital assets for articles, features, and special projects across web, mobile, and social platforms.
  • Represent Education Week in live and virtual events, conferences, and media appearances as a subject-matter expert.
  • Travel occasionally outside of the Washington, D.C. region for reporting and events.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, REQUIRED:
  • Minimum of 5 years as a reporter with a track record of publishing enterprising and engaging journalism delivered in visual and text form. Candidates with a background in education are preferred, though not required.
  • Strong writing skills that meet the needs of a variety of story types on- and off-platform.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with editors to quickly determine whether a story is visual-first or text-first and to execute effectively in either format.
  • Demonstrated ability to pitch and lead in-depth reporting, including but not limited to visual-first stories, special reporting series, an enterprise project, or other feature that goes beyond regular beat reporting.
  • A sophisticated understanding of audience analytics and how to use the data to inform decisions on coverage, framing, and audience.
  • Excellent story ideation and building skills, writing prowess, and line editing abilities, as well as mastery of AP style and ability to learn and apply Education Week style.
About Education Week
We are principled. We are welcoming. We are passionate. We are expert.
Education Week (www.edweek.org), is America’s most trusted source of K-12 education news, analysis, and opinion, is a digital-first news operation that is dedicated to raising the level of awareness and understanding among professionals and the public of important issues in American education. A leading authority in an ever-evolving space, we bring over four decades of experience to our journalism and research without bias or agenda.
Editorial Projects in Education (EPE), is a non-profit media organization that serves the nation’s leading K-12 policymakers, educators, researchers, marketers and other influencers with informed, independent, and highly respected journalism and research, with the goal of improving U.S. K-12 education. At Education Week, we believe that an equitable—and excellent—education for all students is possible, and we empower the field to make it a reality.
Benefits
Education Week is a vibrant workplace that is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, Md., right outside Washington, D.C. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, generous tuition assistance, and more. We value innovation, leadership, and forward thinking, and provide a friendly, intellectual, challenging work environment where employees can thrive and grow professionally. As such, Education Week is an equal opportunity employer.
This job is covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, CWA Local 32035.
Please note, Education Week will not be able to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time.

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