Asia Society Career Opportunity

Location: New York Position: Visuals Editor, ChinaFile, Center on U.S. – China Relations (Grade 6) - 1713

Purpose:

ChinaFile, an online magazine published by the Center on U.S.-China Relations at Asia Society, reports on and provides analysis across a wide spectrum of topics in writing, photography, and video. We devote our energy to underreported subjects, innovative and elegant storytelling, experts interested in engaging non-experts, Chinese analysts who want to write for international audiences, and questions we feel haven’t been adequately explained by other publications. Our contributors are journalists, scholars, and other experts working both inside and outside of China.

The Visuals Editor is responsible for researching, developing, selecting, editing, and layout of visual imagery of wire and commissioned photography, production of web documentary video and graphics, as well as oversight of the online platform.

Responsibilities:

 Oversee visual content and identity on ChinaFile.com and its social media accounts

 Establish a strong editorial voice through selection of wire and commissioned photography, video, and graphics

 Develop longform photography and web video documentary features

 Collaborate with contributors and editors to meet the visual needs of commissioned work and syndicated pieces

 Oversee the Abigail Cohen Fellowship in Documentary Photography and relationship with partner Magnum Foundation

 Negotiate usage fees and image rights

 Develop a network of visual journalists

 Commission and oversee photographers, videographers, and graphic artists, determining schedule and budget and editorial development

 Provide feedback to visual journalists on commissioned work

 Distribute engaging images and videos across available social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vimeo, Weibo, etc.)  Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

 College degree and 3-4 years experience working in photojournalism/visual journalism at a digital news organization. Previous experience with magazines, newspapers or websites preferred

 Enthusiasm for news, current affairs, and international news

 Strong journalism ethics

 Knowledge of current terrain of camera/video/editing software from HD capture to mobile phones

 Experience editing and processing digital still photography

 Experience editing in-depth single topic videos 10-20 minutes in length

 Experience with Adobe Creative Suite Software, including Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, After Effects

 Chinese language skills and knowledge of China a plus

 Familiarity with website development and content management systems (Drupal 7, Wordpress, etc.) a plus

 Intermediate HTML, CSS, and PHP coding experience a plus

Competencies:

Leadership:  Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals  Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

Professional and Results-Oriented:  Seeks to consistently produce results that achieve goals and objectives  Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments and observing deadlines

 Able to work independently with minimum supervision

 Good judgment, tact and discretion

 Ability to translate ideas into action Collaboration and Teamwork:  Excellent skills in communicating with people from different cultures, backgrounds, and across time zones  Works with others towards common purposes to achieve shared goals by developing and maintaining responsive, cooperative and mutually beneficial internal and external relationships

 Acts as a global facilitator to have conversations, exchange ideas and build understanding

Innovation:  Identifies new and creative ways of doing something or solving a problem that improves, changes and results in value to the organization and constituencies (could be through technology or introducing new ways of thinking)  Uses technology for impact, reach and efficiency, such as through social media, databases, etc.

Technical Expertise:  Professional competencies in the related field of work  Recognizes trends in theory and practice of one’s own technical area and effectively prepares for anticipated changes

How to apply:

For positions in New York, please email your cover letter and resume indicating position reference code and salary requirements to: [email protected]. Indicate job title in the subject line. Resumes without cover letters will not be accepted. No phone calls, please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your resume as having been received unless your email is bounced back.

The Asia Society is an equal-opportunity employer.