The Photojournalist is at the core of IJM’s storytelling mission, embedded in communities where our work happens, bearing witness to transformation and translating it into compelling visual and written content that drives understanding, belief and action. This role exists to help ensure IJM’s global storytelling is increasingly locally rooted, visually excellent, ethically grounded and responsive to emerging opportunities across the region.

This multi-discipline role spans photography, video and written output, requiring both creative craft and emotional intelligence to work with dignity and care in sensitive, high-stakes environments. The Photojournalist collaborates closely with the General Story team and local and regional communications leaders to ensure stories in their region are captured effectively, surfaced consistently and amplified across global channels. While based in one IJM program office within the region, the Photojournalist will travel significantly across multiple countries in-region to capture stories, support media opportunities and strengthen regional storytelling capacity.

This role supports regional storytelling efforts while actively contributing to campaign-ready content aligned with organizational messaging, advocacy, fundraising, social media and media engagement priorities. The Photojournalist will help surface stories with strong digital and media potential, creating content suited for social platforms, editorial environments and global communication channels. This role will also provide mentorship to emerging local content creators.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-6 years of experience in photojournalism, documentary storytelling, communications, multimedia content production, or a related field. Certification in documentary photography is desirable.
- Familiarity with content management systems, Adobe Creative Suite and digital asset workflows preferred.




- Applicants must submit a portfolio demonstrating strong visual storytelling capabilities across photography and/or video, including experience capturing sensitive stories with dignity and emotional depth.
- Experience working in cross-cultural environments, preferably across Latin America, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with local, regional, and global stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage story development, interview facilitation, logistics coordination, and editorial decision-making in complex field environments.
- Strong skills in creating compelling written, photographic, and video content for diverse audiences and communication channels.
- Knowledge of digital storytelling trends, social media platforms, and audience engagement strategies.
- Excellent interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience applying ethical, trauma-informed storytelling practices and working with vulnerable populations.
- Background in human rights, international development, or mission-driven organizations preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to advocacy for vulnerable populations and ethical storytelling principles.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work resiliently and professionally in emotionally challenging environments while exercising empathy and sound judgment.
- Willingness to travel for field visits, content-gathering assignments, and regional storytelling projects.
- Advanced written communication in English; multilingual ability is a requirement.

This position requires availability to travel, across Latin America.

IJM upholds strict safeguarding principles and maintains zero tolerance for violations of the Safeguarding Policy, the Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and the Code of Ethics.

Candidate selection is based on technical competency criteria. Recruitment, selection, and hiring are subject to an evaluation of the candidate’s alignment with IJM’s values and to thorough background checks, including police records and references.

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📌 Latinamerica, Photojournalist - Colombia (Bogotá)
🏢 International Justice Mission
📍 Bogotá