Visual Editor, Afternoon/Evening

The Texas Tribune

Visual Editor supporting Texas Tribune in producing high-quality visual journalism on politics and public policy. Collaborating with various teams to create compelling visual stories.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with editors, reporters, news partners and visual journalists on producing visuals for Tribune stories
Commission assignments with freelance photographers and other visual creatives
Proficiency in selecting the best images on the photo desk, which includes navigating archival and wire selections
Develop and execute on visual direction for enterprise/investigative stories
Work with editors and reporters to adapt our visual journalism to platform-native formats to engage audiences like Instagram
Support visual products on and off-platform, including social media, newsletter and event production
Help manage the Tribune photo archive and coordinate licensing inquiries
Bring fresh ideas about how the Tribune can show up in digital spaces thoughtfully and authentically.
Contribute to a visually-literate culture in the newsroom and track visual impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Skills in photojournalism, illustrations, art direction, video work or interactive design.
Strong news judgement and understanding of visual storytelling while working under deadline
Exemplary organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced newsroom
Collaborative communication across the newsroom and with our newsroom partners
Thrives working on a close-knit team
Some experience in planning, coordinating and executing visual art direction of stories
Technical skills with Adobe Creative Suite products (Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere). Photo Mechanic, Figma, CSS is recommended
Desire to learn and grow in this role
Experience in the news industry is preferred but we're willing to consider the right entry-level candidate.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision and dental insurance
A cellphone stipend
20 days of paid time off each year
Up to 16 weeks of paid family leave, plus four weeks of additional job protection
401(k) matching
Support for professional training and attending industry conferences
Remote work flexibility

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Hard Skills & Tools

PhotojournalismIllustrationsArt DirectionVideo WorkInteractive DesignVisual Impact TrackingVisual Direction DevelopmentArchival NavigationLicensing CoordinationPlatform-Native Format Adaptation

Soft Skills

Strong News JudgementExemplary Organizational SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple TasksThrives in Team EnvironmentCollaborative Communication