Associate Photo Editor
The Associate Photo Editor hands both photo research and photo shoots. The Associate Photo Editor conducts photo research for Covers, Features and Front of Book/Back of Book Stories through a variety of sources—including stock agencies, paparazzi, photographers, local newspapers, story subjects, our newsfeed and social media-covering all topics—celebrity, news, human interest, royals and crime.
Additionally, the Associate Photo Editor produces a variety of photo shoots with both celebrities and “real people.”
Responsibilities include:
concepting the visual look of the shoot based on the story we’re telling
coming up with a list of appropriate photographers
sourcing location
working with talent rep to book hair/makeup/stylist
booking catering and set design as needed
creating call sheet
sticking to provided budget and creating a detailed shoot estimate
editing the “film” once it comes in and inputting proper metadata
The Associate Photo Editor must be able to work on all the above in an extraordinarily fast-paced environment, be able to handle many stories at once and have exceptional organization skills.
II. Essential Job Functions
Weight % - Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
60 % - Conduct photo research for Covers, Features and Front of Book/Back of Book Stories through a variety of sources—including stock agencies, paparazzi, photographers, local newspapers, story subjects, our newsfeed and social media-covering all topics—celebrity, news, human interest, royals and crime.
40% - Produce a variety of photo shoots with both celebrities and “real people.”
Responsibilities include:
concepting the visual look of the shoot based on the story we’re telling
coming up with a list of appropriate photographers
sourcing location
working with talent rep to book hair/makeup/stylist
booking catering and set design as needed
creating call sheet
sticking to provided budget and creating a detailed shoot estimate
editing the “film” once it comes in and inputting proper metadata