Temporary Director of Photography, Men's Health and Women's Health

Responsibilities

• Lead camera and lighting on shoots across Men’s Health and Women’s Health, spanning studio, field, documentary, and social-first formats
• Operate as a hands-on production partner, supporting logistics, run-of-show execution, and on-set coordination to keep shoots moving efficiently
• Bring a strong visual point of view, elevating content through thoughtful composition, lighting, and camera movement
• Maintain organized, high-functioning sets by communicating clearly, managing time effectively, and ensuring clean coverage
• Edit selects, assemblies, and rough cuts, applying pacing, music, and basic sound polish in line with creative direction
• Manage post-production workflows, including media organization, file labeling, continuity tracking, and clean project handoffs
• Contribute creative ideas, references, and production solutions that push formats forward while staying true to brand

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cinematography, video production, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• Demonstrated DP/camera experience across digital, documentary, branded, or studio environments
• Strong lighting and composition fundamentals with a refined visual sensibility
• Producer-minded approach: proactive, highly organized, and calm under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Editing proficiency in a modern NLE (Premiere preferred; Avid or Resolve also welcome), including building rough cuts and managing versions
• Solid post-production fundamentals, including file organization, audio awareness, and collaborative editing workflows
• Ability to flex across multiple roles on set and in post, adapting to evolving production needs
• Ability to work onsite Tuesday through Thursday in New York City, with flexibility for early calls and occasional travel as needed

Pay

The base salary for this role is $80/hr. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands.