1. Photo Database Management
I monitor dedicated journalist groups and process over 100+ daily photo submissions into the internal database software.

2. Photo Metadata & Crediting
I label and organize every photo with clear descriptions and proper credits using the standard format: [Activity Description. Photo: [Photographer Name].

3. Photo Story & Article Creation
I curate daily submissions or trending news to produce 3 to 5 photo-based articles, turning visual content into engaging news stories.

4.  Editorial Approval
I submit each article to the respective Category Heads for review to ensure all content meets editorial standards.

5. Final Web Publishing
Once approved, I handle the final publishing process to the Kumparan website, ensuring every story is live and correctly formatted.

A collection of field-tested articles from my four-month deep dive into the world of editorial. From chasing the perfect shot on-location to polishing the final draft, 
this is where I learned that every story is a mix of grit and gallery-worthy visuals.

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As a leading collaborative media outlet, kumparan.com provides a comprehensive look at the latest developments in news, sports, economics, and entertainment. The platform is dedicated to presenting factual, high-impact content through a modern digital lens, catering to the evolving needs of information seekers.

Photo Researcher

Fulltime:  August - November 2018

Managed Social Media: Website Kumparan

Handling Clients: Photo Curation, Media Licensing, Archiving, News Writing, Photography

Objective

To enhance editorial storytelling through meticulous photo curation and high-speed news writing, ensuring every article is visually compelling and aligned with real-time news trends.

Approach

• Authored and curated daily photo-based editorial articles, focusing on human-interest stories and trending news topics.
• Sourced and verified high-impact imagery from global and local news agencies, ensuring all visuals met editorial standards and licensing requirements.
• Worked closely with field photojournalists to select the best shots that captured the "soul" of a breaking news story.
• Optimized headlines and captions for SEO and social media sharing to maximize article click-through rates (CTR).

Results

• Consistently published 3-5 photo-editorial articles per day, maintaining a rapid turnaround in a 24/7 news cycle.
• Managed a daily flow of 200+ news images, organizing them into a streamlined internal database for editorial use.
• Contributed to articles that frequently reached the Top 5 Trending list on the kumparan platform, gaining thousands of unique views.