Associate Photo Editor

About the Role

This position is part of the editorial team at Inbox Studio, a digital publisher within the Britannica Group. The team creates and manages digital brands covering travel, lifestyle, general knowledge, and games, reaching more than 27 million engaged readers across 20+ brands through an email-first strategy.

The Associate Photo Editor will work closely with brand editors and photo editors to source, refine, and organize images used across multiple editorial properties. This is a practical, detail-focused role suited to someone with a strong visual sense and an interest in growing within a fast-moving media environment.

Responsibilities

• Find and evaluate images that enhance editorial stories published every day.
• Use Photoshop to make image adjustments such as color correction, resizing, and web/email optimization while following each brand’s visual standards.
• Provide support for basic graphic design tasks using established templates.
• Maintain image metadata, track usage rights, and organize digital files within the media asset management system.
• Work with editors, designers, and photo staff to ensure visuals fit the accompanying written content.
• Check image quality across brands and surface any concerns for review.
• Assist photo editors with special assignments when needed.
• Help maintain a high editorial bar so that visuals remain clear, accurate, engaging, and reliable.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in photography, visual arts, journalism, or a similar discipline, or comparable hands-on experience.
• Comfort and proficiency using Adobe Photoshop and the wider Adobe Creative Suite.
• Working knowledge of image licensing, copyright, and rights management.
• Sound editorial judgement and a sharp eye for strong photography.
• Careful attention to detail in both editorial review and production work.
• Ability to juggle several deadlines at once while maintaining quality.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills for distributed teamwork.
• Preferred: 0–1 year of experience in photo editing or visual media, including internship experience.
• Preferred: experience with a digital asset management platform.
• Preferred: familiarity with Figma, Airtable, and WordPress.
• Preferred: understanding of the digital media environment and current visual trends.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement options including 401(k) and IRA.
• Life insurance coverage, including basic, voluntary, and AD&D.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
• Family leave benefits, including maternity and paternity leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Training and professional development support.
• Work-from-home flexibility.

Additional Information

The Britannica Group is committed to delivering trustworthy, verified information in a world that changes quickly. The organization aims to support that mission with a diverse, multigenerational workforce that reflects many backgrounds and perspectives. Applicants from all communities and life experiences are encouraged to consider the role.