Digital Asset Manager, Photo Editor

Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.