Digital Photo Editor, PEOPLE
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PEOPLE is seeking a Digital Photo Editor for a new, exciting project. The ideal candidate is a problem solver with a passion for creative and innovative visual storytelling, as well as a deep love and knowledge of photography, celebrity and pop culture/current events. This is a full-time freelance position M-F for a late shift, 3pm-11pm ET / 12pm-8pm PT.
The person hired will be:
- Responsible for researching, licensing, and editing/preparing photos for publication
- Fielding a high volume of photo requests daily under tight deadlines
- Work closely with the editorial team to illustrate various stories/features and pitch interesting photos
- Create unique photo content and composite art
- Cover on-call shifts for off-hour photo needs and provide photo support for award shows and other special events as well as fill in for team as needed
Skills and Qualifications:
- Must have knowledge of and interest in photography and a keen eye for photo selection
- Excellent Photoshop skills (must be proficient in retouching techniques such as color correcting, silhouetting, layer masking, image sizing, and attention to fine details)
- Proficient in Adobe Suite, CMS, DAM, Agency relations
- Must be a problem solver! Quick-thinking and resourceful; be able to work autonomously with the capability to prioritize multiple projects with fast turnaround times
- Must possess advanced knowledge of photo agencies, pricing structures and licensing terms
- Must have basic knowledge of copyright law and discernment of social media risk
- Must have knowledge of and interest in pop/celebrity culture and other topics covered on People.com/EW.com
- Must have flexible schedule and be able to work some early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
- Must have experience photo editing for a major entertainment/news website and/or relevant work experience
Experience:
- Adobe Photoshop: 5 years (Required)
- Editorial news: 5 years (Required)
- Content management systems: 5 years (Required)
Pay rate: $32 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday, 3pm-11pm ET / 12pm-8pm PT
- (PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF THIS SCHEDULE WORKS FOR YOU!)