Photo Editor

To be successful as a photo editor, you should demonstrate experience in photo editing and the ability to align your creative ideas with those of the editorial team. Top-notch photo editors are team players who enrich the reader experience with beautiful photographic arrangements.

Photo Editor Responsibilities:

• Consulting with the editorial team and brainstorming creative concepts.
• Coordinating photography assignments and allocating projects to in-house photographers.
• Hiring specialist photographers and negotiating fees, if relevant.
• Obtaining rights to photographs, as well as permission to shoot at designated locations, when required.
• Selecting photographs that complement the text in the way envisaged by the editorial team.
• Editing and artfully positioning photographs to accompany texts.
• Submitting photographic designs for approval in a timely manner.
• Obtaining feedback from editorial teams and making relevant changes, when required.
• Keeping track of industry trends and advancements in the field of photographic editing.

Photo Editor Requirements:

• Bachelors or associate degree in photography, visual arts, or similar experience level.
• 2-3 years of experience in photo editing, or similar.
• A complete portfolio of work-related examples.
• Advanced proficiency in photograph editing software, such as Lightroom, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Exceptional creative abilities as reflected in appealing photographic content.
• Ability to collaborate on projects and integrate editorial feedback.
• Extensive experience in coordinating photography projects and meeting deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of copyright and other relevant permissions.
• Proficiency in keeping up with photography trends and related technologies.
• Excellent communication skills.

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