David Stokes is Photo Media Manager at Encyclopedia Britannica. He joined Britannica in 2009 as an Artist Assistant before advancing to Media & Design Specialist, fulfilling a wide range of design- and production-related needs. He transitioned into media acquisition in 2016 and moved into the Photo Media Manager role in 2025.

Education

David holds a B.A. in graphic design from the State University of New York at Fredonia.

In Dave’s Own Words…

I love having the opportunity every day to acquire visual media that will enhance Britannica’s trustworthy and reliable written content. Photography has the ability to not only complement our articles but also provide the reader more information and even tell a story itself. The photo research process almost always turns out to be a learning experience for me. I enjoy connecting with distinct sources to secure unique imagery and the investigative work that can be involved when confirming specific characteristics and subjects of a photo.