Digital Photo Editor, PEOPLE

Editorial/Content United States


This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with Dotdash Meredith. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.

 

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!)