Image Library Editor (Volunteer) Job at WhoWhatWhy in Los Angeles

Note: The following is an opportunity for flexible, part-time, volunteer work. Please do not apply if you are only looking for paid employment.
Position Summary We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Image Library Editor to join our team and play a pivotal role in building and organizing our image library. As an Image Library Editor, you will contribute to our organization's visual storytelling by sourcing, processing, and organizing images from Creative Commons and the public domain for use across our various projects.
WhoWhatWhy is a non‑partisan news organization that focuses on finding the truth. We don't support any specific political group or try to please everyone. Instead, we stay open‑minded, curious, and determined to uncover the real facts, even in the face of pressure from powerful institutions and prevailing groupthink. Our team is made up of highly skilled volunteers who work hard to raise public awareness and strengthen democracy. We are a nonprofit organization, so we rely on the help of volunteers because we do not accept corporate advertisements.
Qualifications Enthusiasm for saving democracy, visual content, photography, or digital media
Excellent image editing skills using software like Adobe Photoshop or equivalent tools
Familiarity with Google Docs a plus
Good at paying attention to small details
Clear communication skills to accurately convey image metadata
Self‑motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
Responsibilities Help us build our image library.
Learn about using images in Creative Commons and the public domain.
Edit assigned images to find, process, and provide metadata.
Process at just 10 images per week.
Work on your own schedule.
Training is provided.
Benefits Opportunity to work with a dynamic and passionate team
Gain hands‑on experience within a non‑profit, digital news organization
Training will be provided to help you become familiar with our systems
Contribute to meaningful journalism and support the growth of an important media outlet
Expand your professional network and build valuable skills for your future career
Recognition for your contribution and dedication to our mission
Expectations You will be in weekly communication with the lead image editor. Beyond this, you will work on your own schedule. Because our team is spread throughout the world, we rely on a combination of Slack, email, conference calls, the use of Google Docs, and expect everyone to be responsive in a timely manner.
To Apply We will not review applications that appear to be mass submissions. To apply, send your resume and a customized cover letter, making clear you are familiar with our mission and work. You should confirm your understanding that this is a volunteer position. If there is no option to attach a cover letter, please send a cover letter to hr@whowhatwhy.org.

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In Summary: Image Library Editor will work on your own schedule to build and organize our image library . The position is a volunteer position at WhoWhatWhy, a non‑partisan news organization that focuses on finding the truth . The team is made up of highly skilled volunteers who work hard to raise public awareness and strengthen democracy .

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Nota: La siguiente es una oportunidad para un trabajo de voluntariado flexible y a tiempo parcial. Por favor, no solicite si solo está buscando empleo remunerado. Resumen del puesto Buscamos un editor de biblioteca de imágenes apasionado y orientado al detalle que se une a nuestro equipo y desempeñe un papel fundamental en la construcción y organización de nuestra biblioteca de imagen. Somos una organización sin ánimo de lucro, por lo que confiamos en la ayuda de voluntarios porque no aceptamos anuncios corporativos. Calificaciones entusiasmo para salvar democracia, contenido visual, fotografía o medios digitales Excelentes habilidades de edición de imágenes utilizando software como Adobe Photoshop o herramientas equivalentes Familiarización con Google Docs a más Buena atención a los pequeños detalles Habilidades claras de comunicación para transmitir metadatos de imagen De manera precisa y capaz de trabajar independientemente con un mínimo de supervisión Responsabilidades Automotivas y capaces de trabajar de forma independiente Nos ayudan a construir nuestra biblioteca de imágen. Aprende sobre el uso de las imágenes en Creative Commons y el dominio público. Editar imágenes asignadas para encontrar, procesar y proporcionar metadados. Procesar solo 10 imágenes por semana. Trabajar según su propio horario. Se proporciona capacitación. Beneficios Oportunidad de trabajar con un equipo profesional dinámico y apasionado Obtener experiencia en periodismo dentro de una organización no lucrativa Expansión del conocimiento y capacidad de trabajo Informática nos ayudará a desarrollar nuestras propias capacidades profesionales y contribuirá valiosamente al crecimiento de tu propia red de noticias e información. Debido a que nuestro equipo está distribuido por todo el mundo, confiamos en una combinación de Slack, correo electrónico, llamadas de conferencia, uso de Google Docs y esperamos que todos respondan de manera oportuna. Para aplicar No revisaremos las aplicaciones que parecen ser presentaciones masivas.