Assistant Photo Editor
Dow Jones, New York, NY, United States
Assistant Photo Editor
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.
We are looking for an Assistant Photo Editor with a stylish sensibility and journalistic integrity who brings a background in photography or shoot production. You must also have a digital, deadline‑driven background and be able to work quickly while also balancing managing Photo Department logistics and organization. Most importantly, you should be excited about photography, ranging from portraiture, fashion photography, reportage, research imagery and conceptual still‑life. Your own photography is a plus.
Responsibilities
Support the WSJ. Magazine Photography Director and the Head of Creative.
Support the Photography Department with administrative tasks.
Support the department with meticulous budget oversight by assisting with tracking departmental invoices and costs, with a path toward owning dedicated budgets.
Professionally represent journal interests and negotiate rates with relevant contractors and third‑party vendors.
Manage files, keeping track of where images are stored on servers and shared drives.
Produce, pull and build visual assets for WSJ. Magazine and Features content as assigned, including photo research, commissioning portraits, reportage, or photo illustration prioritizing digital‑first storytelling.
Always hit 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 our platform teams.
Qualifications
1‑3 years of experience working at a publication or in a similar role.
A deep love of photography, whether taking your own photos or following your favorite photographers.
Excellent news judgment, fast digital editing skills and an expansive understanding of mobile‑first experience and design.
Deep research skills, including newsgathering and social media tools.
Strong organizational, communication and collaborative abilities.
A creative vision and enthusiasm to spearhead and collaborate on new ideas.
A basic understanding of Photoshop and other photography‑related software.
The ability to be a self‑starter who is collaborative and works well with larger teams.
This position is based in our New York office.
Compensation
Base Pay Range: $75,000 – $85,000. This pay range reflects our good‑faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location and other relevant factors.
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.
Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, please email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com and indicate "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.
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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.
We are looking for an Assistant Photo Editor with a stylish sensibility and journalistic integrity who brings a background in photography or shoot production. You must also have a digital, deadline‑driven background and be able to work quickly while also balancing managing Photo Department logistics and organization. Most importantly, you should be excited about photography, ranging from portraiture, fashion photography, reportage, research imagery and conceptual still‑life. Your own photography is a plus.
Responsibilities
Support the WSJ. Magazine Photography Director and the Head of Creative.
Support the Photography Department with administrative tasks.
Support the department with meticulous budget oversight by assisting with tracking departmental invoices and costs, with a path toward owning dedicated budgets.
Professionally represent journal interests and negotiate rates with relevant contractors and third‑party vendors.
Manage files, keeping track of where images are stored on servers and shared drives.
Produce, pull and build visual assets for WSJ. Magazine and Features content as assigned, including photo research, commissioning portraits, reportage, or photo illustration prioritizing digital‑first storytelling.
Always hit 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 our platform teams.
Qualifications
1‑3 years of experience working at a publication or in a similar role.
A deep love of photography, whether taking your own photos or following your favorite photographers.
Excellent news judgment, fast digital editing skills and an expansive understanding of mobile‑first experience and design.
Deep research skills, including newsgathering and social media tools.
Strong organizational, communication and collaborative abilities.
A creative vision and enthusiasm to spearhead and collaborate on new ideas.
A basic understanding of Photoshop and other photography‑related software.
The ability to be a self‑starter who is collaborative and works well with larger teams.
This position is based in our New York office.
Compensation
Base Pay Range: $75,000 – $85,000. This pay range reflects our good‑faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location and other relevant factors.
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.
Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, please email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com and indicate "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.
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