Job Description
We are looking for a sharp, creative, and highly motivated Photo Editor to join our Editorial Department. This role is ideal for a visual storyteller with a passion for breaking news, entertainment, celebrity, politics, and crime who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom and understands how to create compelling visual experiences across digital and social platforms.
The Photo Editor will play a key role in shaping the visual coverage of our diverse portfolio of brands, bringing strong editorial judgment, a keen eye for impactful imagery, and a deep knowledge of current events to the newsroom. The ideal candidate is an experienced visual journalist and collaborative leader who can work quickly and decisively in a deadline-driven environment.
Reporting directly to the Chief Content Officer, the Photo Editor will help lead the day-to-day visual operation and contribute to the department’s overall editorial strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Play a lead role in the daily operation of the photo department, ensuring bold, compelling visual coverage.
- Conduct investigative photo research covering news, entertainment, celebrity, crime, and political events.
- Collaborate closely with writers, reporters, and editors to select the most eye-catching, high-impact images.
- Pitch exclusive and engaging photo-driven stories that capture audience attention.
- Negotiate rates and secure rights with photo agencies and freelance photographers.
- Continuously monitor our sites to ensure the most striking images are being showcased.
- Create visually compelling composites for the homepage and other key sections.
Requirements:
- At least 3 years of experience working with a multi-platform national media brand.
- Extensive experience working with photo agencies.
- Excellent news judgment and deep knowledge of entertainment, features, and politics.
- Comprehensive understanding of copyright laws.
- Proven research skills, including newsgathering and social media tools.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and related photo-editing tools, and deep familiarity with newsroom publishing systems.
- The ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom.
- A proactive, collaborative approach—team player with top-notch communication skills.
- A positive attitude and a passion for visual storytelling.
Note: This role is expected to report to our New York office 5 days per week (subject to change based on business needs). The shift schedule for this position will be Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm ET.
If you are interested, please fill out the form and send your updated resume to jobs@mystifyentertainment.com