Assistant Photo Editor

WSJ. Magazine is looking for a full time Assistant Photo Editor to join our team. Responsibilities include photo department administration, basic production of shoots, extensive photo research for print and digital, management of shoot budgets and accounting, developing and maintaining a network and knowledge base of photographers, galleries and agents. The ideal candidate will have a passion for photography, magazines, fine art, design and current events. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential as well as an eye for detail and grace under pressure and deadlines.

Responsibilities include:

General departmental administrative work

Preparing and sending out social media packages when stories publish online

Sending out issues to contributors the week of the magazine’s release

Photo research for print and digital

Creating photographer and stylist pdfs

Entering annual photo competitions

Maintaining credit docs and inputting gutters for all front-of-the-book stories

Maintaining the photo production calendar and sending out shoot notices

Updating the photo and larger magazine lineups

Coordinate in-house studio shoots

Uploading edits to server, creating edit folders, marking selects on server, etc.

Booking travel for photo/style teams

Assisting with shoot production—optioning HMU, studios, etc.

Identifying new talent and sharing with team

Pitching photographer ideas for shoots

Producing shoots, as needed

Management of budgets for shoots

Basic requirements:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of photography

Strong visual sensibility

Excellent organizational skills

Experience in a magazine (or similar platform) photo department

Photo research experience

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge)

Proficiency in Google Drive

Bachelor's Degree

Candidates must be based in New York and will report to the Photo Director of WSJ. Magazine.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.

The Journal’s reporters, editors, developers, and audio and visual journalists create important and impactful stories, firmly rooted in fact and adhering to the highest ethical standards. We report without fear or bias, and we maintain a proper sense of perspective, detachment and objectivity in our reporting.

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Business Area: NEWS/WSJ

Job Category: Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Union role

Pay Range: $40,000 - $160,000