The Hollywood Reporter (THR) and Billboard (BB) are seeking an Assistant Photo Editor to contribute to our print magazines. This cross-functional role requires a passion for photography and experience with administrative support.

The Assistant Photo Editor will be comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple projects for both magazines under tight deadlines. They should have a creative visual eye and the ability to express conceptual ideas about photography. This role is heavily administrative and requires excellent communication skills on and off set. This role requires driving to off-site locations and occasional travel.

Seeking candidates based in Los Angeles, reporting to the THR Visual Media Director and the BB Photo Director, and requiring close collaboration with the photo and design teams, as well as editors and the broader teams (AP, Marketing, Video, etc.)

Responsibilities:

Pre-Production coordination including research, location scouting, call sheets,
vendor optioning, permits, equipment orders, etc.
On-set assistance to ensure photoshoots run smoothly, including production runs,
talent ushering, art directing, and problem solving
Point of contact for the photo department, capable of efficiently communicating
with publicists, studios, agencies, etc.
Independently produce smaller shoots
Prepping images for social and web formats and timely delivery of final assets to
relevant teams for each issue
Vendor and AP management including client onboarding, invoice processing,
budget tracking, and contracts
Maintain a directory of vendors (photographers, glam, locations, set designers, etc)
Assist with photo research to license from stock agencies
Maintaining a meticulously organized archive of production information and assets
Finding new artists to photograph for the magazine
Helping to brainstorm and craft photo galleries for Billboard.com
General admin assistance for the photo departments

Skills:

A love for photography and an interest in the entertainment industry
Knowledge of digital photography, retouching, and photo equipment
Adept at Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, Microsoft Office
Proficient in Excel and comfortable with numbers, invoices, and budgeting.
Verbal and written communication skills. Must be capable of comfortably cold
calling vendors over the phone and managing a large volume of emails
Fluent on a photo set and ability to work discreetly with high profile talent,
publicists, and glam teams
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to prioritize tasks while working on multiple projects
Problem solving under pressure and logistics management

As THR values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Typical wage range: $25 hr./$52,000. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.

PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You…

PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meet employee’s needs, we are currently launching a new Flexible Vacation Policy.

About The Hollywood Reporter:
The Hollywood Reporter provides unparalleled access to and intelligence about the business of the entertainment industry, as well as the people and the culture behind it. THR is an urgent and timely blend of rigorous breaking news, analysis, investigative reporting, insightful features, as well as lively design and elegant, creative photography across multiple platforms — a high-octane 24/7 website, a luxurious weekly print magazine, video series, podcasts, exclusive events and robust social media accounts. THR sets the entertainment agenda, elevating and broadening the style and substance of the Hollywood conversation

About PMC:

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience of over 300 million globally. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, TVLine, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby, and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, and Latin Music Week. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive and responsible, where we value a company culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences. For more information on the company, please visit www.PMC.com

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