581 Here is a significant job that has now been posted in our shop. I am sure that somewhere in LS land there is the ideal candidate... *Picture and Multimedia Editor, NPR Digital Media* <p> Help develop the visual style that translates NPR’s signature brand of in-depth journalism to a new medium. <p> NPR.org is looking for a visual journalist who combines skills as a photography editor and multimedia producer to join the talented team that is turning NPR.org into one of the premier news, music and information sites on the Web. This is a full-time union position. <p> Duties: Improves overall quality, selection, and presentation of photography on NPR.org; makes and edits picture assignments; produces compelling photographic stories that may employ multiple media, including writing, audio, video and animation; develops regular photographic features on NPR.org; collaborates with staff to improve photography and picture-editing skills; and cultivates and maintains relationships with photographers and photographic agencies. <p> Requirements: At least five years experience as a picture editor or photographer at newspapers, news magazines or news services (print or Web); demonstrated excellence as a visual storyteller and journalist; experience working on a Web publication or demonstrable passion for new-media tools and techniques; must be expert in use of digital photography and equipment and with computers and graphics software; excellent written and oral communication skills, a teamwork mentality, flexibility and sense of humor; experience maintaining high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of objectivity, balance and fairness and understanding of journalistic ethics. BA in photojournalism, design, photography, or a related field. <p> Prefer: proven excellence as a reporter and writer, with video photography, video editing, audio production. <p> Cover letter should describe your qualifications, and please submit samples of your work, including URLs of online projects. <p> NPR is a growing multi-media broadcast operation. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including three weeks of annual leave. To apply, send cover letter and resume, identifying position by number (#NJ-1556) and title, to: NPR: Human Resources Department; 635 Massachusetts Ave., NW; Washington, DC 20001-3753; Fax 202-513-3047; E-mail - employment@npr.org. National Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 10 2006-12-05T18:50:24Z 0 2008-03-12T12:55:15Z true 10106 false 13563 2006-12-25T05:40:08Z Washington, DC true false npr_photo_editor_position_now_posted 1 2008-03-12T12:55:15Z 6750