Assistant Photo Editor
About The Position
About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements The Assistant Photo Editor reports to the Photo Director and is responsible for managing a high volume of photo shoots, photo research, and departmental tasks across all Southern Living content pillars—travel, home, garden, food, and entertaining. This role oversees photography for 6–10 stories per issue from start to finish. Responsibilities include collaborating with story editors to confirm story needs and working with the Photo Director and Art Director to establish the visual direction. When stories require original photography the Assistant Photo Editor is responsible for providing a detailed shot list to the shoot team, communicating all shoot details to photographers and stylists, and ensuring all required paperwork, releases, and credit information are obtained. They also provide remote or on-set photo direction with guidance from the Photo Director. When stories depend on stock or pick up photography, the Assistant Photo Editor should have the drive and aptitude for researching and sourcing higher quality imagery directly from photographers rather than relying solely on stock photography. Additionally, this position handles the administrative work associated with producing photo shoots. This includes negotiating budgets, coordinating contracts with the Office Manager, organizing final images within the server and database structure, verifying metadata accuracy, reviewing final layouts, ordering high-resolution assets when needed, and entering photo credits during production. Hybrid 3x a week- (Birmingham, AL) In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week. At Southern Living, we work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the office, and Monday and Friday from home when daily tasks allow. About The Team | Southern Living is the voice of the modern south Our mission is to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating the best of Southern lifestyle. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are relentless champions of our region, we celebrate a diverse and welcoming South, and we set the standard for excellence in Southern content regardless of platform or medium.
Requirements
- BA required in Art, Photography, or related field.
- 1-2 years in a similar position or a position with directly transferable skills.
- Excellent visual sense , knowledge of photography and narrative
- Broad based general knowledge of interior design, southern travel and culture
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to write clearly and descriptively
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and on a deadline.
Responsibilities
- Photo shoot production
- Photo research
- Essential administrative work related to photography and illustration
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
