The Photo Editor works for a website, newspaper, magazine or book publisher. He/she is responsible for selecting, editing, positioning and publishing photos to accompany the text of a publication. He/She also supervises staff photographers, gives photo assignments and makes sure that others complete their work on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Consults with the editorial team and brainstorms creative concepts.
- Coordinates photography assignments and allocating projects to in-house photographers.
- Hires specialist photographers and negotiating fees, if relevant.
- Obtains rights to photographs, as well as permission to shoot at designated locations, when required.
- Selects photographs that complement the text in the way envisaged by the editorial team.
- Edits and artfully positions photographs to accompany texts.
- Submits photographic designs for approval in a timely manner.
- Obtains feedback from editorial teams and makes relevant changes, when required.
- Keeps track of industry trends and advancements in the field of photographic editing.
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in photography, visual arts, digital media or similar relevant field
Excellent and extensive portfolio
In-depth knowledge of computer imaging and studio management
Excellent and extensive portfolio
Attention to details
Skills needed for this role
Photo Editor Position must have excellent organizational and time management skills. He/She must have outstanding communication and presentation skills and the ability to proofread and edit pieces. Having good visual and photography skills are also a good advantage in this role.
Career Level
1-4 Years Experienced Employee
Job Specializations
Media, Photography