Top 28 Visual journalist Jobs in Washington, Dc

Visual Journalist
Education Week —Bethesda, MD
- $70,900 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Opinion Journalist
The Washington Post —Washington, DC
- $137,300 - $228,900 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Video Editor, Opinions
The Washington Post —Washington, DC
- $82,600 - $123,800 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 2 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Communications and Publishing Associate
Institute for the Study of War —Washington, DC
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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Photo Assignment Editor
The Washington Post —Washington, DC
- $92,600 - $138,800 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Arts & Government Reporter
The Washington Post —Washington, DC
- $97,400 - $162,300 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
International Editor
The Washington Post —Washington, DC
- $161,100 - $299,300 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Graphics Assignment Editor
The Washington Post —Washington, DC
- $109,200 - $182,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Vertical Video Producer/Editor, Bloomberg Opinion – 12 Month Contract
Bloomberg —Washington, DC
- $50 - $57 an hour
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Breaking News Reporter
The Washington Post —Washington, DC
- $73,600 - $110,400 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Social Video Producer, Opinions
The Washington Post —Washington, DC
- $82,600 - $123,800 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 2 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Senior Producer, Editorial Video (National Geographic)
National Geographic —Washington, DC
- $95,500 - $128,000 a year
- Management
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
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D.C. City Hall Reporter
The Washington Post —Washington, DC
- $97,400 - $162,300 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Economics Editor
The Washington Post —Washington, DC
- $137,300 - $228,900 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Office
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
5d
KAP 2026-2027 - Marketing Coordinator - Cato Institute
Stand Together —Washington, DC
- $48,000 - $80,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Writing skills
- Office
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Managing Editor, IRW
American University —Washington, DC
- $78,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Master's degree
Photojournalist
Fox Corporation —Washington, DC
- $49.69 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
News Producer-Morning
Fox Corporation —Washington, DC
- $94,000 - $97,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
CNS Communications Associate
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops —Washington, DC
- $62,500 - $65,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Communication skills
Communications/Press Associate
RER SOLUTIONS, INC —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Visual Journalist

Education Week -
Bethesda, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,900 - $85,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Audience analysis
AP style
Content editing
Visual design
Visual communication design
Media data analysis
Journalistic writing

Full Job Description

Visual Journalist

Education Week, a nonprofit media organization that provides the most trusted news on K-12 American education, is seeking a Visual Journalist to join our Editorial team.

Job Summary

The Visual Journalist is an experienced journalist with deep subject-matter knowledge and an ability to shift seamlessly between visual storytelling formats—including but not limited to video—and text-based stories. This individual has a proven track record of spotting big-picture trends, emerging issues, as well as cultivating strong sources. They develop, report, and write a range of stories on K-12 education that advance the mission of Education Week. The Visual Journalist possesses exceptional writing skills; intellectual curiosity; a mastery of journalistic style and standards; strong ethical and news judgment, and the capacity to reflect a wide range of voices and viewpoints in their reporting. The journalist must be able to transition easily among education reporting assignments on topics spanning K-12 policy, classroom practice, government and politics, and strategies for supporting students and teachers. The position will report to the Managing Editor, Visuals and Immersive Experience, while also working closely with editors across topic areas throughout the process of conceiving and executing stories.

This full-time hybrid position is based in Education Week's Bethesda, MD, office in the Washington DC metro area. Candidates must be able to work in the Bethesda, MD office, or willing to relocate. The annual salary range for this position is $70,900 - $85,000, commensurate with knowledge, skills and abilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Produce both visual-first reporting—including stories delivered via video—and text-based stories, and work collaboratively with editors to make quick decisions about which approach makes sense for the topic.
Develop stories across visual and text formats, producing or securing visuals, cultivating sources, verifying facts, and presenting information in a clear, engaging way.
Write quickly, clearly, and in a compelling way across several types of stories, including text-based breaking news, narratives accompanying videos and other visuals, and in-depth analytical pieces.
Contribute to many of Education Week’s editorial products, including digital news stories, pre-planned or spot news videos, special reports, social media posts, and in-person and online live events, including webinars and essentials forums.
Interpret and report on complex policy issues with both rigor and objectivity, including topics such as curriculum, education policy, and school finance.
Enhance stories through graphics, maps, data visualization, and other creative forms of storytelling.
Create visually engaging digital assets for articles, features, and special projects across web, mobile, and social platforms.
Represent Education Week in live and virtual events, conferences, and media appearances as a subject-matter expert.
Travel occasionally outside of the Washington, D.C. region for reporting and events.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, REQUIRED:

Minimum of 5 years as a reporter with a track record of publishing enterprising and engaging journalism delivered in visual and text form. Candidates with a background in education are preferred, though not required.
Strong writing skills that meet the needs of a variety of story types on- and off-platform.
Proven ability to collaborate with editors to quickly determine whether a story is visual-first or text-first and to execute effectively in either format.
Demonstrated ability to pitch and lead in-depth reporting, including but not limited to visual-first stories, special reporting series, an enterprise project, or other feature that goes beyond regular beat reporting.
A sophisticated understanding of audience analytics and how to use the data to inform decisions on coverage, framing, and audience.
Excellent story ideation and building skills, writing prowess, and line editing abilities, as well as mastery of AP style and ability to learn and apply Education Week style.

About Education Week

We are principled. We are welcoming. We are passionate. We are expert.

Education Week (www.edweek.org), is America’s most trusted source of K-12 education news, analysis, and opinion, is a digital-first news operation that is dedicated to raising the level of awareness and understanding among professionals and the public of important issues in American education. A leading authority in an ever-evolving space, we bring over four decades of experience to our journalism and research without bias or agenda.

Editorial Projects in Education (EPE), is a non-profit media organization that serves the nation’s leading K-12 policymakers, educators, researchers, marketers and other influencers with informed, independent, and highly respected journalism and research, with the goal of improving U.S. K-12 education. At Education Week, we believe that an equitable—and excellent—education for all students is possible, and we empower the field to make it a reality.

Benefits

Education Week is a vibrant workplace that is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, Md., right outside Washington, D.C. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, generous tuition assistance, and more. We value innovation, leadership, and forward thinking, and provide a friendly, intellectual, challenging work environment where employees can thrive and grow professionally. As such, Education Week is an equal opportunity employer.

This job is covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, CWA Local 32035.

Please note, Education Week will not be able to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time.

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