Mustang Media Group is hiring: Photo Editor in San Luis Obispo

Mustang News photographers’ work has been seen by over one million people across our platforms. Photographers get to be on the front lines for some of Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo’s largest events while taking more intimate portraits and chasing breaking news. As Photo Editor, you oversee the MMG photo team, manage all photo assignments and assets, and work to create a productive, supportive, fun environment for photographers to work in.

Responsibilities:

Shoot photos using top-notch composition skills on DSLR cameras

Use industry-standard software, including Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, to edit photos

Work with multimedia journalists to write compelling captions for images using AP style/Mustang News style

Collaborate with editors and other multimedia journalists on comprehensive coverage

Manage the photographers, creating subteams for each MMG section to organize photo assignments

Produce photo stories

Foster an inclusive, productive, supportive, fun environment to work in

Attend weekly Thursday and Sunday editorial staff meetings either in person or via Zoom

We are looking for team players with a drive to learn and a passion for storytelling. Mustang Media Group members thrive on innovation while ambitiously seeking to hone their craft and improve their communities.

The Photo Editor is a great position for anyone interested in creative arts and management. This person works as a mentor for their photographers and is great for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of news photography. Whether your goal is to pursue a career in journalism, gain experience in a newsroom or learn more about photojournalism, Mustang Media Group is the best place to get a comprehensive campus experience.

Compensation: TBD

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In Summary: Mustang News photographers’ work has been seen by over one million people across our platforms . Photo Editor is a great position for anyone interested in creative arts and management . Mustang Media Group members thrive on innovation while ambitiously seeking to hone their craft and improve their communities .

En Español: Los fotógrafos llegan a estar en la primera línea para algunos de los eventos más grandes de Cal Poly y San Luis Obispo mientras toman retratos más íntimos y persiguen las últimas noticias. Como editor de fotos, supervisas el equipo de fotografía de MMG, gestionas todas las asignaciones y activos de foto y trabajas para crear un entorno productivo, solidario y divertido para que los fotógraficos puedan trabajar. Esta persona trabaja como mentor para sus fotógrafos y es ideal para cualquier persona que quiera obtener una comprensión más profunda de la fotografía de noticias. Ya sea que su objetivo sea seguir una carrera en el periodismo, ganar experiencia en un salón de redacción o aprender más sobre fotojournalismo, Mustang Media Group es el mejor lugar para obtener una experiencia integral del campus.