Senior Photo Editor

Dotdash Meredith•Des Moines, IA

5d•$75,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

The Photo Editor is responsible for planning the technical and creative details of all photoshoots and video shoots (with a primary focus on travel stories). Comprehensive photo plans, including a shot list, creative direction, lifestyle, lighting, and overall aesthetic, will be the number one focus of this role. Candidates must be comfortable with in-market model sourcing, remote scouting, and communication with individual destinations and attractions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Marketing, Journalism, and/or equivalent experience.
7+ years of editorial experience at a travel magazine or within a lifestyle/travel category, and a heavy emphasis on graphic design, photography, art directing.
Exceptional editorial story-telling and content skill across all media channels.
Pre-production focus / Managing distractions
Clear communication and attention to detail
Able to juggle multiple shoots at one time
Organized, reliable, and the ability to strategically allocate time to complete tasks efficiently
A passion for staying current on content trends
Collaboration-minded team player

Responsibilities

Create photo and video shoots - budget, scheduling, out reach, outlining, scouting, communication with photo team, final selects of images, client deliverables
Source new talent - photographers, videographers, models, stylists
Attend weekly meetings and collaborate with MWL/PITC content team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary for this role.
Must be comfortable negotiating rates with photographers and continually monitoring budgets.
Collaborate with photographers and other team members to develop the concept and shot list before the shoot.
Collaborate with Art Directors and Editors to communicate the vision to the photographer, models, and other crew members.
Represent People Inc. Travel Content and ensure all aspects of the photo shoot are properly planned and executed according to the established order.
Support Midwest Living and People Inc. Travel Content teams in managing the photo and video shoots across all print, digital, and social platforms.
Understand each client's visual language and photo style.
Meet deadlines for all deliverables.
Gather all location details and scouting, communicate logistics with shot locations, hire models, and direct the overall vision to photoshoot crews.
Make image selections from the photographer's overall photoshoot gallery to help maintain the growth and high standards of the People Inc. asset library, anticipating future client needs/use.
All other duties assigned.

Benefits

unlimited paid time off (PTO)
adoption or surrogate assistance
donation matching
tuition reimbursement
basic life insurance
basic accidental death & dismemberment
supplemental life insurance
supplemental accident insurance
commuter benefits
short term and long term disability
health savings and flexible spending accounts
family care benefits
a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program
10-12 paid holidays annually
generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance