Photo Coordinator
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Photo Coordinator
Food & Wine is seeking a Photo Coordinator to assist in the daily print and digital photo needs of the brand. The Photo Coordinator assists Photo Editors in sourcing images for stories, handling email correspondence with businesses, and creating photo composites. The ideal candidate will have an excellent eye for design and composition, a talent for photo research, and experience sourcing original photography; they should also possess good organizational and communication skills.
Assignment Details:
35 hours a week
Start date: 1/13/2025
End date: 6 months with potential to extend
Hourly Rate: $30
Location: Remote - US
Assignment Responsibilities:
- Assist with day-to-day operations for the visual needs of the Art and Photo team, including organization of digital assets, image sourcing (photo research on stock agency sites, contacting businesses, and emailing photographers).
- Create photo composites by processing and cropping, silhouetting images, and adding templated backdrops to images
Skills/Experience:
- Degree in Photography, Graphic Design or other Visual Arts preferred
- 1-2 years working in media (digital preferred), with experience in photography and graphic design
- High proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop (not Canva)
- Strong visual skills, particularly in evaluating art/photography for publication from a brand/style perspective and assessing color, lighting, composition, technical qualities, etc.
- An eagle eye for detail and a very high level of organization and self-discipline
- A strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in digital content workflow tools, such as AirTable, Skyword and content management systems
- Proficient in communicating and growing relationships over Slack and Zoom while working with teams in other states, as well as in person; strong written communication skills required.
- Willingness to work outside of standard business hours, if needed
- Portfolio and/or links to recent professional work strongly preferred
Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.
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