HuffPost is a subsidiary of BuzzFeed 

As part of our esteemed organization, HuffPost is a leading source of award-winning news & commentary for the most diverse & connected generation ever with reporting spanning across politics, lifestyle, entertainment & more. HuffPost believes in putting people before power & 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 is committed to fair & equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, & geography.

The Role

HuffPost is seeking a Visuals Editor who will work closely with the Head of Visuals to advance HuffPosts editorial look & feel. The Visuals Editor is a versatile, solution-oriented, & resourceful self-starter with a foundation rooted in design & editorial layout. They are responsible for designing branding systems of different scopes & 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 & one-off story treatments 
• Work cross-functionally with editorial stakeholders, Product & within Visuals team to plan, develop & execute graphic packages, layouts, illustrations
• Produce maps, charts, graphs, designs, animations as needed
• Exhibit excellent judgment during breaking news situations & tight deadlines
• Make recommendations for & 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 & joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or trainings, to screen & 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 & designing in a news or editorial environment
• Strong grasp of typography, design, visual hierarchy & editorial layout 
• Able to manage multiple quick-turnaround projects as well as 1-2 longer stories concurrently
• Demonstrate solid understanding of visual storytelling & what makes content appealing across various platforms
• Advanced-level photo manipulation & color correction skills along with advanced proficiency in Adobe CS.
• Possess solid understanding of HuffPosts voice & aesthetic, & how to evoke emotions through color, typeface, photo, & other visual elements
• Creative coding proficiency & comfort working & communicating with engineers a plus

Life at BuzzFeed

We celebrate inclusion & 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, & 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 & professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, & more.
• An attractive & 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 & wellness discounts, & much more.