What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Opportunities at BuzzFeed, Inc. is hiring: Senior Photo Editor, Visua position at Employment Opportunities at BuzzFeed, Inc.?
Content Summary : Senior Photo Editor, Visuals at New York, for Employment Opportunities at BuzzFeed, Inc. HuffPost is a subsidiary of BuzzFeed, Inc.
As part of our esteemed organization, HuffPost is a leading source of award-winning news and commentary for the most diverse and connected generation ever- with reporting spanning across politics, lifestyle, entertainment and more. HuffPost believes in putting people before power and telling the stories that too often go unheard, from the voices that matter.
Business Area : Content
Job Category : HuffPost
Salary : $99,860.00 - $105,000.00 USD
Union Status : Union
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between HuffPost and Writers Guild of America East.
BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.
The Role
HuffPost is seeking a Senior Photo Editor, a highly skilled, experienced, and versatile photo editor who works as both a hands-on creator and facilitator of premium visual content across HuffPost. They will be responsible for maintaining high photographic standards across HuffPost's coverage, closely coordinating with story / editorial stakeholders across the newsroom, and acting as a central point of HuffPost photographic storytelling. Candidates should be adaptable, resourceful, and dynamic with an eye for captivating, evocative photography and a deep understanding of copyright. This is a full-time hybrid position, with the expectation of commuting to our New York City office twice a week at minimum.
You Will
- Handle day to day tasks including photo editing, research, photo illustrations, story layout, external rights clearing and photo licensing with minimal supervisionMaintain high photographic standards across HuffPost's work through close collaboration & communication with departments, leading quarterly trainings and best practices
- Assign freelance photographers to cover original HuffPost stories of varying tone and scope, handle payment / contract, and subsequent story layout and edits
- Assist colleagues with rights-related photo usage questions
- Develop photo concepts and art plans in concert with Head of Visuals
- Evaluate photographer pitches, spot photo-driven projects, evaluate their brand fit and develop into original projects
- Identify skill-growth opportunities : Animation, design / typography, video editing, motion graphics
Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth and joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or trainings, to screen and interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company and be part of a union.
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Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.
We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.
You can expect :
Salary : $99,860 - $105,000
