Visual Editor at Hearst Communications Inc. in New York, New York

Job Description:

Why Hearst Magazines?

Hearst Magazines is one of the largest publishers in the world, with more than 25 brands, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics, and Oprah Daily. We reach more than 150 million people every month in the United States alone.

But we’re more than just our magazines. We engage our audience across all mediums and channels—print, digital, video, and social—with sophisticated content creation, distribution, and data capabilities. We create, package, and sell products with cutting-edge technology and proprietary platforms. Together, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.

Your Impact:

The Hearst Visual Group produces and sources the visual content for 16 of our print and digital brands. The Visual Editor position we are hiring for will work on Delish and Oprah Daily.

What You'll Do:

• Produce photo shoots for print and digital which includes booking photographers, stylists, photo/video crews, hair, make-up, etc.  


• Art direct on set


• Source photo research for Oprah Daily which is a fast-paced digital first brand


• Collaborate with the art and edit departments on visual solutions


• Support visual deputy editors and directors with photo shoots, mentor junior visual editors and collaborate with visual team and brands 


• Oversee story sections and shoots


• Handle post-production for shoots including asset management, editing and retouching


• Manage invoices, department expenses, estimates, advances, contracts, call sheets and insurance


• Process images and input photo credits

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree


• 2-4 years of experience working in a photography related field


• Strong skill set and knowledge base of stock photo agencies to conduct photo research, including creative, editorial and news related topics


• Enthusiastic about food photography and able to produce this kind of imagery


• Proficient knowledge and relationships with industry photographers, artist agencies and stock agencies

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Magazines requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law.  Hearst Magazines will consider requests for reasonable accommodations on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements. 

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