Photo Editor job profile
Photo Editor is a professional responsible for creating and fostering photo strategy, as well as completing the tasks of researching, selecting, editing, and producing both wire and commissioned photos.
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Photo Editor job description
Are you and experienced Photo Editor looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to advance your career in a great working environment?
If you are highly creative type of person who understands the significance of visual imagery and knows how to tell a story in new and interesting ways, we have the perfect job for you!
We are looking for a talented Photo Editor who will play a major role in defining and maintaining the our visual style and ensuring all features are fully optimized for readers, search engines and the company’s commercial objectives.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with the editor and the team members to identify photography needs
- Assign projects to photographers and keep track of the deadlines
- Review photos, edit and make necessary changes
- Decide which images to publish
- Ensure all assignments are shot and edited on time for publication
- Manipulate photos to achieve highest quality using the appropriate tools
- Ensure all photo equipment is used properly and order supplies as needed
- Liaise with editors, photographers and advertising reps and advise on future projects
- Stay up to date with new image editing technologies
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a photo editor
- Solid experience with digital technology and photo editing software packages (e.g. Photoshop, Pixlr and Affinity Photo)
- Strong photo editing skills and excellent portfolio
- Thorough knowledge of computer imaging, photographic techniques, studio management and color composition
- Creative mind with an eye for detail and storytelling skills
- Time-management and leadership skills
- BSc degree in photography, visual arts, digital media or related field