Visuals Editor
The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, College Park, MD, United States
The Banner is building a newsroom that reflects Maryland in all its complexity, urgency and possibility. We're looking for a Visuals Editor to help shape powerful visual journalism across the state, with a particular focus on Montgomery and Prince George's counties.
This is a hands‑on editing role for someone who knows how to move fast on breaking news, think big on enterprise, and collaborate closely with reporters, editors and audience teams to make stories more compelling, more accessible and more visually distinctive.
You’ll join a visuals team that includes four staff photojournalists and another Visuals Editor, working across breaking news, arts, investigations and sports. You’ll report to the Director of Visuals and help guide daily workflow for photography, illustration and design.
What You’ll Do
Manage daily visual workflow for stories across Maryland
Edit photography on deadline with strong visual judgment and rigorous caption accuracy
Assign staff and freelance photographers and illustrators for breaking news and features
Brainstorm visual approaches with reporters and editors early in the story process
Research wire, archival and licensed imagery
Help shape story presentation, layout and off‑platform promotion
Art‑direct illustrations and create photo illustrations when needed
Bring creativity, care and strong editorial standards to every assignment
What You’ll Bring
5+ years of experience editing visuals in a fast‑paced newsroom
Excellent news judgment and understanding of visual ethics
A strong eye for visual narrative and digital storytelling
Experience commissioning photography, illustration and/or video
Strong caption writing, reporting and assignment‑brief skills
Experience with archival research, licensing and copyright permissions
Fluency in Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Photo Mechanic and related tools
A collaborative approach and the ability to stay calm under deadline pressure
A clear commitment to community‑centered journalism and inclusive assignment practices
Additional Information
Samples of your work:
Please submit samples of photos that you have edited and/or art direction.
Schedule:
This position follows a Sunday - Thursday afternoon/evening coverage schedule. Some schedule flexibility may be needed based on news demands.
Location:
This role is based in Baltimore, Maryland with hybrid work options available.
Salary Range $95,000 - $105,000. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We periodically review all teammates' pay to ensure a great compensation package that is fair and equal across the board.
Our amazing benefits include
Flexible Paid Time Off
Retirement savings - 401K plan offered through Human Interest, with a company match
Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees
Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA, and coverage for family/dependents
Sick Leave eligible for rollover
Commuter Benefits11 Paid National Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Parental Leave
Company paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing
Our Core Values
Do what's right.
Honesty, morality, respect and the mission guide our actions and decisions. By doing the right thing, we inspire others to believe.
Work together.
We collaborate to create something special. Together we challenge assumptions, trust each other, take risks, and foster transparent and direct communication.
Listen to be heard.
Our stories are trustworthy. They are inspired by and created for our readers. Their story is our story. Communities are at the center of our journalism, and everything we do.
Deliver impactful results.
Acting as one accountable team and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, we deliver bold and innovative results. We act fast, execute and learn. We celebrate great outcomes.
Be inclusive.
We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual and act by curating a culture that leverages diverse perspectives as the key to fulfilling our mission. The Banner is for all of us.
The Venetoulis Institute embraces diversity and inclusion, and we are wholeheartedly committed to being proactive in inspiring a culture of inclusion across our organization. We are dedicated to establishing an organization that reflects the fundamental respect for different ways of working and living, and we assure every employee the opportunity to reach their full potential.
We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation due to a disability to participate in the application process, please contact careers@thebaltimorebanner.com to request accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to, adjustments in the application process, modifications or assistance regarding job interviews, and accommodations to enable access to our facilities. We appreciate the value that individuals with disabilities bring to our workforce and encourage applicants with disabilities to disclose their needs for accommodation to facilitate a smooth and inclusive recruitment experience.
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This is a hands‑on editing role for someone who knows how to move fast on breaking news, think big on enterprise, and collaborate closely with reporters, editors and audience teams to make stories more compelling, more accessible and more visually distinctive.
You’ll join a visuals team that includes four staff photojournalists and another Visuals Editor, working across breaking news, arts, investigations and sports. You’ll report to the Director of Visuals and help guide daily workflow for photography, illustration and design.
What You’ll Do
Manage daily visual workflow for stories across Maryland
Edit photography on deadline with strong visual judgment and rigorous caption accuracy
Assign staff and freelance photographers and illustrators for breaking news and features
Brainstorm visual approaches with reporters and editors early in the story process
Research wire, archival and licensed imagery
Help shape story presentation, layout and off‑platform promotion
Art‑direct illustrations and create photo illustrations when needed
Bring creativity, care and strong editorial standards to every assignment
What You’ll Bring
5+ years of experience editing visuals in a fast‑paced newsroom
Excellent news judgment and understanding of visual ethics
A strong eye for visual narrative and digital storytelling
Experience commissioning photography, illustration and/or video
Strong caption writing, reporting and assignment‑brief skills
Experience with archival research, licensing and copyright permissions
Fluency in Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Photo Mechanic and related tools
A collaborative approach and the ability to stay calm under deadline pressure
A clear commitment to community‑centered journalism and inclusive assignment practices
Additional Information
Samples of your work:
Please submit samples of photos that you have edited and/or art direction.
Schedule:
This position follows a Sunday - Thursday afternoon/evening coverage schedule. Some schedule flexibility may be needed based on news demands.
Location:
This role is based in Baltimore, Maryland with hybrid work options available.
Salary Range $95,000 - $105,000. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We periodically review all teammates' pay to ensure a great compensation package that is fair and equal across the board.
Our amazing benefits include
Flexible Paid Time Off
Retirement savings - 401K plan offered through Human Interest, with a company match
Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees
Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA, and coverage for family/dependents
Sick Leave eligible for rollover
Commuter Benefits11 Paid National Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Parental Leave
Company paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing
Our Core Values
Do what's right.
Honesty, morality, respect and the mission guide our actions and decisions. By doing the right thing, we inspire others to believe.
Work together.
We collaborate to create something special. Together we challenge assumptions, trust each other, take risks, and foster transparent and direct communication.
Listen to be heard.
Our stories are trustworthy. They are inspired by and created for our readers. Their story is our story. Communities are at the center of our journalism, and everything we do.
Deliver impactful results.
Acting as one accountable team and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, we deliver bold and innovative results. We act fast, execute and learn. We celebrate great outcomes.
Be inclusive.
We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual and act by curating a culture that leverages diverse perspectives as the key to fulfilling our mission. The Banner is for all of us.
The Venetoulis Institute embraces diversity and inclusion, and we are wholeheartedly committed to being proactive in inspiring a culture of inclusion across our organization. We are dedicated to establishing an organization that reflects the fundamental respect for different ways of working and living, and we assure every employee the opportunity to reach their full potential.
We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation due to a disability to participate in the application process, please contact careers@thebaltimorebanner.com to request accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to, adjustments in the application process, modifications or assistance regarding job interviews, and accommodations to enable access to our facilities. We appreciate the value that individuals with disabilities bring to our workforce and encourage applicants with disabilities to disclose their needs for accommodation to facilitate a smooth and inclusive recruitment experience.
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