HuffPost Visuals Editor

HuffPost is a subsidiary of BuzzFeed, Inc. 

As part of our esteemed organization, HuffPost is a leading source of award-winning news and commentary for the most diverse and connected generation ever— with reporting spanning across politics, lifestyle, entertainment and more. HuffPost believes in putting people before power and telling the stories that too often go unheard, from the voices that matter. 

Business Area: Content

Job Category: HuffPost

Salary: $78,075.00-$80,000.00 USD 

Union Status: Union 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between HuffPost and Writers Guild of America East.  

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

HuffPost is seeking a Visuals Editor who will work closely with the Head of Visuals to advance HuffPost’s editorial look and feel. The Visuals Editor is a versatile, solution-oriented, and resourceful self-starter with a foundation rooted in design and editorial layout. They are responsible for designing branding systems of different scopes and are comfortable collaborating with departments across the newsroom to create compelling visuals for the site. This is a full-time hybrid position, with the expectation of commuting to our New York City office twice a week at minimum.

You Will

• Create quick-hit projects & photo illustrations while also managing longer-term projects
• Design branding systems as needed for projects and one-off story treatments 
• Work cross-functionally with editorial stakeholders, Product and within Visuals team to plan, develop and execute graphic packages, layouts, illustrations
• Produce maps, charts, graphs, designs, animations as needed
• Exhibit excellent judgment during breaking news situations and tight deadlines
• Make recommendations for and network with potential visual contributors (illustrators, animators, etc
• Identify skill growth opportunities: motion graphics, animation, video editing, photography, etc.

Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth and joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or trainings, to screen and interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company and be part of a union.

You Have

• 4+ years of experience working and designing in a news or editorial environment
• Strong grasp of typography, design, visual hierarchy and editorial layout 
• Able to manage multiple quick-turnaround projects as well as 1-2 longer stories concurrently
• Demonstrate solid understanding of visual storytelling and what makes content appealing across various platforms
• Advanced-level photo manipulation and color correction skills along with advanced proficiency in Adobe CS.
• Possess solid understanding of HuffPost’s voice and aesthetic, and how to evoke emotions through color, typeface, photo, and other visual elements
• Creative coding proficiency and comfort working & communicating with engineers a plus

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more.
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary.
• A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health and wellness discounts, and much more.