Remote Photography Researcher for Civic Storytelling Job at Unruled Masses in Ne

Who We Are
Unruled Masses is a New York-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is building new and dynamic public civic intelligence and direct action infrastructure for peaceful civic engagement. These tools enable ordinary people to expose abuse patterns, map corruption networks and coordinate civic engagement and community building worldwide. We are nonpartisan, guided by evidence, grounded in human rights, and partner-focused to support pro-democratic coalitions. UM seeks to unite people and partners with intelligence, materials and communications to rebuild connected and hopeful communities where institutions are accountable to the people.

Who You Are
You have a strong visual eye and understand that the right image can tell a powerful story. You enjoy the process of searching, evaluating, and selecting visuals that capture meaning, emotion, and context.

You may come from a background in photography, design, media, or visual research—or be building experience in these areas. You are detail-oriented, curious, and thoughtful about how images are used to communicate serious topics.

You are also mindful of licensing and usage rights, and you take care to ensure that all visuals are used appropriately and responsibly.

What You’ll Do
As a Photography Researcher, you will:

Research and source photography and visual assets for UM publications

Identify images that effectively tell stories related to corruption, civic action, and human rights

Ensure all images comply with licensing and public-use requirements

Organize and catalog visual assets for team use

Collaborate with content, research, and creative teams

Support visual storytelling across reports, social media, and campaigns

Use tools like Canva or similar platforms to edit or prepare images

Exceptional volunteers may:

Help define visual standards and style guidelines

Build a centralized visual asset library

Support design and creative direction initiatives

Mentor other volunteers in visual sourcing and storytelling

Ideal Qualifications

Interest or experience in photography, visual research, or media

Strong attention to detail and visual judgment

Familiarity with image sourcing platforms and licensing rules

Experience with Canva or similar design tools is a plus

Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Interest in civic engagement, human rights, or social impact

Compensation & Commitment
This is an unpaid volunteer role. We are flexible on time commitments but ask for at least five hours a week to be able to provide any meaningful project / program. Those with higher availability and capability will be considered for team, program, or project leadership opportunities. We are an all-volunteer force. However, as fundraising allows we will need to fill paid positions and will provide first consideration to our volunteer leaders.

Benefits of Volunteering with Unruled Masses

Join the founding team of a high-impact, global movement

Gain hands-on experience in visual storytelling and media research

Contribute to impactful content across multiple platforms

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

Be part of a mission focused not just on exposing harm—but rebuilding agency, joy, and community

Remote (U.S.-based; NY or DC a plus)

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