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Photo Editor

Publication or Company  Assouline Publishing Inc.
Industry  Book Publishing
Benefits 401K/403B, Dental, Health
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location New York, NY
Job Requirements Essential Duties:
• Perform photo research for 25-30 books per year, in subjects ranging from fashion to art to travel to luxury lifestyle, and various smaller projects as necessary.
• Clear rights and permissions for all images and talent, as necessary
• Negotiate rates and maintain photo budgets
• Gather credit and caption information
• Acquire and manage high res files
• Prepare and send hi-res files to color separators and work with design/production teams to ensure that the proofing process moves smoothly
• Identify and contract photographers for original work
• Maintain a database of photographers for potential hire

Required Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong working knowledge of fine arts and artist, photographers, film, social culture and subjects pertaining to Assouline’s publishing list.
• Exceptional research skills – knowledge of varied image sources (stock agencies, museums, artists’ catalogues, archives, historical societies)
• Knowledge of pre-press print production (file management, proofing, color separating)
• Experience managing photo budgets and processing invoices and contracts
• Knowledge of copyright, licenses and permissions
• Able to multi-task and work well under pressure

The position is full time. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits and paid time off are included.

Candidates MUST indicate their salary requirement in the cover letter.
About Our Company Assouline is the first luxury brand in the world that uses books as medium. For the past fifteen years, Assouline Publishing has created fine illustrated books dedicated to fashion, photography, art and design. Renowned for our highly original graphic concept, Assouline books are works of art that capture culture and bring it to life. The spirit and savoir faire of these works have contributed to the creation of a unique and eclectic, chic and elegant brand that is immediately identifiable. Today, Assouline publications' special editions and gift items can be found around the globe.