Visual Journalist

Location:

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Job Category:

Publishing

Employment Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$70,900 - $85,000 per year

Posted:

05.05.2026

Visual Journalist
Job Summary
The Visual Journalist is an experienced journalist with deep subject‑matter knowledge and the 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, and cultivating strong sources. They develop, report, and write a range of stories on K‑12 education that advance the mission of Education Week, recognizing intellectual curiosity, journalistic integrity, and the capacity to reflect a wide range of voices and viewpoints. The role requires flexibility across K‑12 policy, classroom practice, government and politics, and strategies for supporting students and teachers, reporting to the Managing Editor, Visuals and Immersive Experience, while collaborating with editors across topics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Produce both visual‑first reporting—including stories delivered via video—and text‑based stories, working collaboratively with editors to decide the best approach for each topic.

Develop stories across visual and text formats, securing visuals, cultivating sources, verifying facts, and presenting information clearly and engagingly.

Write quickly, clearly, and compellingly across multiple story types: breaking news, narratives accompanying videos, and in‑depth analytical pieces.

Contribute to Education Week’s editorial products: digital news stories, pre‑planned or spot news videos, special reports, social media posts, and live events, including webinars and forums.

Interpret and report on complex policy issues with rigor and objectivity, covering curriculum, education policy, and school finance.

Enhance stories through graphics, maps, data visualisation, and other creative storytelling forms.

Create visually engaging assets for articles, features, and special projects across web, mobile, and social platforms.

Represent Education Week as a subject‑matter expert at live and virtual events, conferences, and media appearances.

Travel occasionally outside Washington, D.C. for reporting and events.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

Minimum five years as a reporter with a record of engaging visual and text journalism; education background is a plus.

Strong writing skills across diverse story types and platforms.

Proven ability to collaborate with editors to determine whether a story is visual‑first or text‑first and to execute effectively.

Experience pitching and leading in‑depth reporting, including visual‑first stories, special series, or enterprise projects.

Sophisticated understanding of audience analytics and data‑driven storytelling decisions.

Mastery of AP style and ability to learn and apply Education Week style.

Benefits
Education Week offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, generous tuition assistance, and a collaborative workplace in downtown Bethesda, Md., near Washington, D.C. We value innovation, leadership, and a forward‑thinking culture.

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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