Assistant Photo Editor Job at Dow Jones & Company, Inc. in New York
Dow Jones & Company, Inc., New York, NY, United States
Assistant Photo Editor
The Wall Street Journal is seeking an Assistant Photo Editor to support WSJ. Magazine & Features coverage areas in New York. WSJ. Magazine and the Features teams blend deep reporting, intelligent wit and good taste to create compulsively readable spot stories, analysis and features on the subjects of style, entertainment, celebrity, society, lifestyle and the arts — with a fast‑paced, robustly reported execution.
Responsibilities
Support the WSJ. Magazine Photography Director and the Head of Creative.
Support the Photography Department with administrative tasks.
Assist with budget oversight by tracking departmental invoices and costs, with a path toward owning dedicated budgets.
Represent journal interests and negotiate rates with contractors and third‑parties.
Manage file storage locations on servers and shared drives.
Produce, pull and build visual assets for WSJ. Magazine and Features content, including photo research, commissioning portraits, reportage, or photo illustration prioritizing digital‑first storytelling.
Meet deadlines, balancing fast‑paced spot deadlines with longer‑lead features and enterprise stories.
Pitch visually innovative and original approaches to coverage, demonstrating an understanding of the different platforms and audiences.
Work closely with WSJ. Magazine photo editors, WSJ newsroom photo editors, and platform teams.
Qualifications
1–3 years of experience working at a publication or in a similar role.
Deep love of photography, both personal and professional.
Excellent news judgment, fast digital editing skills, and an expansive understanding of mobile‑first experience and design.
Strong research skills, including newsgathering and social media tools.
Strong organizational, communication and collaborative abilities.
Creative vision and enthusiasm to spearhead and collaborate on new ideas.
Basic understanding of Photoshop and other photography‑related software.
Self‑starter who is collaborative and works well with larger teams.
Reports to the Photography Director of WSJ. Magazine. This position is based in our New York office.
Compensation and Benefits
Base Pay Range: $75,000 – $85,000
Benefits-eligible roles offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and optional benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets
Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application and interview process. If you need assistance, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com with subject “Reasonable Accommodation” and a brief description of the assistance needed.
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The Wall Street Journal is seeking an Assistant Photo Editor to support WSJ. Magazine & Features coverage areas in New York. WSJ. Magazine and the Features teams blend deep reporting, intelligent wit and good taste to create compulsively readable spot stories, analysis and features on the subjects of style, entertainment, celebrity, society, lifestyle and the arts — with a fast‑paced, robustly reported execution.
Responsibilities
Support the WSJ. Magazine Photography Director and the Head of Creative.
Support the Photography Department with administrative tasks.
Assist with budget oversight by tracking departmental invoices and costs, with a path toward owning dedicated budgets.
Represent journal interests and negotiate rates with contractors and third‑parties.
Manage file storage locations on servers and shared drives.
Produce, pull and build visual assets for WSJ. Magazine and Features content, including photo research, commissioning portraits, reportage, or photo illustration prioritizing digital‑first storytelling.
Meet deadlines, balancing fast‑paced spot deadlines with longer‑lead features and enterprise stories.
Pitch visually innovative and original approaches to coverage, demonstrating an understanding of the different platforms and audiences.
Work closely with WSJ. Magazine photo editors, WSJ newsroom photo editors, and platform teams.
Qualifications
1–3 years of experience working at a publication or in a similar role.
Deep love of photography, both personal and professional.
Excellent news judgment, fast digital editing skills, and an expansive understanding of mobile‑first experience and design.
Strong research skills, including newsgathering and social media tools.
Strong organizational, communication and collaborative abilities.
Creative vision and enthusiasm to spearhead and collaborate on new ideas.
Basic understanding of Photoshop and other photography‑related software.
Self‑starter who is collaborative and works well with larger teams.
Reports to the Photography Director of WSJ. Magazine. This position is based in our New York office.
Compensation and Benefits
Base Pay Range: $75,000 – $85,000
Benefits-eligible roles offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and optional benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets
Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application and interview process. If you need assistance, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com with subject “Reasonable Accommodation” and a brief description of the assistance needed.
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