Photo Editor

Job Description

Variety is looking for a Photo Editor to join our newsroom to research and develop photography assets for the print publication.

The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver with aesthetic taste, having extensive research abilities in editorial entertainment photography. Primary responsibilities will be to research, conceptualize and at times produce and direct photo commissions. Looking for a self-starter with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced newsroom environment to collaborate with design and editorial teams.

You will be responsible for curating and facilitating access to photography assets across our editorial platform. The ideal candidate has experience and an understanding of the world of television, film and the entertainment industry as a whole, utilizing a wide range of resources including stock, archival and portrait resources.

This is a full-time position, reporting to our Los Angeles office in a onsite model.

About the role:

The Photo Editor supports the Visual and Creative teams, reporting to the Visual Director. We are a collaborative group so you will be making meaningful decisions collaborating across editorial teams and with section editors, as you will be included in brainstorming and production for the curation and assigning original photography opportunities.

Expected to interface with editors and outside resources independently on our time-sensitive weekly deadlines. This role also sees production and on set experience duties, assigning original photography on occasion.

Responsibilities:
• Facilitate photo research & curation both on internal Webdam and external asset banks and stock agencies, publicity outlets, studios and networks.

Qualifications:
• 2-3 years' experience in a photo research/editing role, preferably from a fast-paced editorial environment.
• Seasoned photo researcher/editor with 2-3 years' experience in a photo research/editing role. The ideal candidate would be versed in entertainment editorials, in tune with pop culture, entertainment, television and film.
• Technical skills: Mac based suites, with experience in Webdam research and organization. Photoshop to assist with color correction, minor image retouching and resizing. K4 platform knowledge a benefit.
• A strong partner to collaborate with our creative and editorial teams on the photo direction for assigned sections of the magazine

As PMC 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: $63K - $73K. 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).

About Variety:

Variety is the seminal voice in the entertainment industry. After 119 years of award-winning breaking news reporting, insightful award-season coverage, must-read feature spotlights, and intelligent analysis of the industry's most prominent players, Variety is the most trusted source for the business of global entertainment. Read by a highly engaged audience of industry insiders, aspirants and passionate entertainment enthusiasts, Variety's multi-platform content coverage expands across digital, mobile, social, print, podcasts, branded content, events, and summits.

In May 2019, Variety's ''Actors on Actors'' on PBS took home a Daytime Creative Arts Emmy award and has been awarded the Emmy for best entertainment programming at the 67th and 68th Emmy Awards. ''Actors on Actors,'' an interview special that features pairings of prominent actors discussing their craft, was produced by PBS SoCal in partnership with Variety Media, LLC. Follow Variety on Facebook facebook.com/variety; Twitter, @variety; Instagram, @Variety The Variety Group – Variety, Variety.com, Variety Insight, Indiewire,– is owned by Variety Media, LLC, a division of Penske Media Corporation.

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