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Hearst Magazines, Inc Assistant Commerce Photo Editor, Enthusiast Group - 2022029 in Easton, Pennsylvania
Assistant Commerce Photo Editor, Enthusiast Group - 2022029
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Your Impact The Hearst Enthusiast Group's Art Department is seeking a photo and product-obsessed Assistant Commerce Photo Editor. This person will be responsible for the production and distribution of editor-generated digital photography for the Enthusiast Group brands (Best Products, Bicycling, Popular Mechanics, and Runner's World). This role works closely with the Photo Department and Digital Design team to lead and instruct all editors creating original content for the brand's websites and assists in the workflow and production processes for content creation. This person will also manage submitted images (Digital Asset Management), and edit and insert/place photos into stories while working with the teams to update and repurpose existing imagery digital content.
This position requires a passion for the visual image, an interest in media communications, art and commerce, SEO, and as a bonus, also has an affinity for running, riding, science, tech, outdoors, and/or DIY. The ideal candidate has 2 years of experience producing visual content within the editorial and/or journalism space and needs to be a strong communicator, a self-starter and to have a good eye.
This role sits in the Enthusiast Group offices in either New York, NY or Easton, PA and works closely with a variety of departments, including Editorial, Data, and more. NOTE: For consideration, resumes must be submitted in PDF format with salary requirements. A cover letter and a link to a portfolio of visual work is encouraged.
What You Will Do: * Work with the Enthusiast Group Test Team Photo staff and Art Department to concept and art direct editor's images for the digital space * Coordinate with editors on upcoming articles and visual content * Edit, tag and upload files to the Digital Asset Management system * Maintain an organized collection of images for print, digital and social use
Who You Are: * 2 years of professional experience art directing visual content for media/brands * Interest and passion for photography, gear and products * Familiarity with photo and design applications, retouching and editing * Proficient in Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom * Strong attention to detail * Able to work independently and multi-task while meeting tight deadline
The base salary for this role is between $55,800 and $57,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.