Senior Photo Editor

This full-time position is based in our New York office at 1211 Avenue of the Americas.

About the role

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a Senior Photo Editor for WSJ. Magazine and Style News coverage, which includes the Entertainment, Fashion & Lifestyle, and Culture bureaus. WSJ. Magazine and Style News blend deep reporting, intelligent wit, and good taste to create compulsively readable stories, analysis, and features on style, entertainment, celebrity, society, lifestyle, and the arts. Photographically, style and magazine content at The Journal takes many forms—reported articles, celebrity profiles, photo essays, fashion editorials, social media, events, and more.

We are looking for a photo editor with both a stylish sensibility and journalistic integrity who brings an interest and background in style and cultural features, assigning, and production. You must also have a digital, deadline-driven background and be able to work quickly and accurately on a range of subjects, collaborating with bureau editors, reporters, non-staff writers, and contributors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-pronged visual projects—whether putting together a complex fashion shoot with talent & models or leading a photo-research project over several weeks.
• Work closely with a team of WSJ. Magazine and Style News photo editors, WSJ newsroom photo editors, and platform teams.
• Produce, pull, and build visual assets for Style News content for all digital platforms.
• Lead and support all phases of photo shoot production, from concept through final delivery, liaising closely with the Photography Director.
• Manage multiple intricate photoshoots while coordinating image deliverables between newspaper, magazine, and digital teams.
• Pitch visually innovative and original approaches to coverage, demonstrating an understanding of different platforms and audiences.
• Think in fresh, catchy, and witty ways about how to visually represent columns and analysis, with an eye to social engagement.
• Meticulously maintain a monthly budget.
• Professionally represent Journal interests and negotiate rates with contractors and third parties.

Requirements

• At least 6 to 8 years of experience in a photo-editing role.
• Extensive background in editorial production work, conceptualization, and assigning of visual content.
• Excellent news judgment, fast digital editing skills, and an expansive understanding of mobile-first experience and design.
• Strong industry relationships with photographers, photo agents, stylists, set designers, and other creative collaborators.
• Deep 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.
• Drive to reach new audiences, with an understanding of and appreciation for audience data and SEO-friendly presentation.
• Knowledge of web tools and programs, including content management systems, Photoshop, PhotoMechanic, video editing tools, FTP, and all social media platforms.
• Ability to be a self-starter who works well with larger teams.

Benefits

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Pay

Base pay range: $110,000 – $120,000. We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. 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. For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.