Associate Visuals Editor
- Location
- Washington DC - The Wharf
- Listed
- Yesterday
About the role
The Atlantic is seeking an Associate Visuals Editor to join the art team. This role will primarily involve commissioning, curating, and licensing photography, and occasionally illustration, for The Atlantic's daily journalism. The role may extend to special projects and print magazine assignments.
This person will source and license images for daily publication; assign photography and illustration; and help identify a range of photographers and artists to contribute to The Atlantic. They will assist in coordinating assignments from concept through publication, working with editors and colleagues across the newsroom to ensure that all work meets The Atlantic's design, production, and editorial standards.
The ideal candidate is a discerning thinker with a passion for visual journalism, a collaborative spirit, and strong organizational skills. They are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment across multiple teams in the newsroom.
This role will be on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule and may at times involve early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekend work.
Preferred qualifications of the ideal candidate
- 2+ years of experience in photography, multimedia, or a related field
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom, Premiere)
- Strong communication skills
- Close attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively
- Excellent taste and the ability to think conceptually
- Enthusiasm for news and storytelling, with a keen interest in exploring new forms of visual storytelling
- Experience in journalism or a newsroom environment is a strong plus
- Salary minimum: $77,000; Salary maximum: $85,000
- This role is based in Washington, D.C.
- This is a Guild position.
About The Atlantic
The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future.
Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy. The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC ("The Atlantic") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Atlantic is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
From Atlantic Media's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 8, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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