About Audubon

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Photography Director, the Photo Editor will have strong editorial and storytelling judgment and be integral to the work of the photo team, helping to advance the mission of Audubon through impactful visuals. They will play a critical role in researching, assigning and editing photographic content for use by the National Audubon Society, including its development team and its network of state offices, centers, sanctuaries, and chapters as well as its offices in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Our collaborative photo team is dedicated to authentic storytelling, upholding the highest standards and best practices in photography, and amplifying our commitment to ethical bird photography. Every project is guided by respect—for the subjects, for nature, and for the integrity of the stories we tell.

This role is hybrid out of our New York, NY office.

Compensation:

$72,000 - $81,000 / year

Essential Functions:

• Provide photo research and photo editing for Audubon’s communications needs: reports, presentations, newsletters, press releases, blog posts, and press kits, in addition to miscellaneous products involving photography.

• Build and cultivate relationships with lens-based talent across the western hemisphere.

• Assign freelance photographers/videographers to document Audubon projects across the western hemisphere and produce assets aligned with our file delivery standards for seamless integration into our DAM.

• Integrate cultural competencies, sensitivity in storytelling and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging values in all workflows and products.

• Collaborate with creative, social media, and communications staff on multiple projects and products in support of Audubon’s mission, with a focus on Development Communications and our expanding hemispheric work in Latin America and the Caribbean.

• Communicate with stakeholders to set up and see through to completion projects’ framework, timeline, and deliverables.

• Communicate in written and spoken Spanish with Audubon’s Latin America based staff as well as freelance photographers/videographers and vendors in the region.

• Collaborate with the Creative Project Manager to oversee concurrently and with limited supervision multiple projects on budget and deadline.

• Keep informed on inclusive and ethical practices in documentary and wildlife photography and integrate them into workflows.

• Other photo-editing duties as assigned by the Photography Director.

• Maintain and foster culture of safety.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in visual arts, photography, journalism or related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working in photo research/photo editing and assigning. An equivalent combination of education and work experience will also be considered.

• Proficiency with Adobe Suite products, especially Photoshop.

• Knowledge of stock photography landscape, licensing and copyrights best practices.

• Spanish written and spoken fluency required.

• Video editing experience a plus.

• Knowledge of CMS/digital publishing a plus.

• Knowledge of project management platforms a plus.

• General familiarity with and interest in birds and conservation a plus.

• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

This position is represented by the Communication Workers of America (CWA).

National Audubon Society Competencies: This role will also be accountable to apply and develop the following competencies.

Fostering Relationships: Build trust, mutual respect, and understanding through regular and genuine interactions while promoting a positive and inclusive environment.

Analytical Thinking: Recognize and value diverse perspectives and experiences in data analysis to foster a more comprehensive and equitable approach to problem-solving.

Creativity and Innovation: Leverage creativity and imagination to generate new insights and solutions while embracing diverse ideas and approaches that foster innovation.

Facilitating Change: Work with others to explore innovative approaches to problem-solving while promoting inclusivity, equity, accessibility, and belonging in the change process.

Team Leadership: Communicate vision and engage others or the team to solve problems while valuing diverse perspectives and fostering inclusivity.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

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