Digital Asset Manager, Photo Editor

Smile Train

Photo Editor & Digital Asset Manager optimizing global visual storytelling for Smile Train's impact in cleft care. Collaborating across teams to deliver compelling content and manage digital assets efficiently.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Edit and optimize photography for use across digital, social media, web, fundraising, marketing, media, and print platforms.
Manage and maintain Smile Train’s Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, ensuring assets are organized, searchable, archived, and aligned with organizational standards.
Upload and catalog photography and multimedia assets with accurate metadata, captions, keywords, consent documentation, usage rights, and regional identifiers.
Develop and maintain consistent DAM taxonomy, tagging systems, and workflows to improve accessibility and efficiency across global teams.
Support rapid-turnaround editing and image distribution for campaigns, events, partner storytelling, media requests, and organizational initiatives.
Collaborate closely with Communications, Creative, Digital, Social Media, and Global Programs teams to identify and deliver compelling visual storytelling content.
Assist in curating and packaging visual assets for organizational campaigns, reports, presentations, fundraising materials, publications, and executive communications.
Coordinate global photography intake workflows from regional teams, medical partners, photographers, and external vendors.
Ensure all visual storytelling aligns with Smile Train’s ethical storytelling standards, consent policies, brand guidelines, and global communications strategy.
Conduct basic retouching, color correction, cropping, and formatting while maintaining authenticity and dignity in imagery.
Write and edit concise, engaging photo captions and metadata descriptions that support storytelling and audience engagement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Understanding of ethical storytelling and consent best practices.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom.
Strong experience with Digital Asset Management systems and metadata organization.
Writing experience to craft concise, engaging photo captions.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong visual storytelling instincts and photo selection/editing judgment.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a global team.
Familiarity with nonprofit, humanitarian, healthcare, or global development communications is a plus.
Availability to support occasional evening or weekend organizational events and urgent content needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful Work – Be part of work that creates meaningful, lasting impact — changing the world one smile at a time.
We’ve Got You 100% Covered – Prioritize the health of you and your family with top-tier, comprehensive health, pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage.
Plan for Your Future - Build toward your long-term goals with our 401(k) retirement plan and generous employer match to help invest in your future.
Rest and Recharge - Enjoy a generous PTO package, paid holidays, and sick time so you can rest, recharge, and return feeling your best.
Family Matters - We support employees through life’s most important moments with paid parental leave and family care benefits, giving you time and flexibility for the people who matter most.
Mind Your Mental – Free access to professional mental health counseling to keep you grounded.
Learn and Grow - Take advantage of an annual professional development stipend and opportunities to expand your skills and continue learning.
Work Your Way - Balance collaboration and flexibility with our hybrid work model, based out of our conveniently located Midtown Manhattan office.
Travel the World – See our impact firsthand while partnering with global colleagues and programs through opportunities for domestic and international travel.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe LightroomDigital Asset Managementmetadata organizationphoto editingretouchingcolor correctioncroppingformattingvisual storytelling

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailwriting skillsproject managementcommunication skillscollaboration skillsindependencejudgmentcreativityadaptability