Photo Editor [Temporary/Contract], Barron's
Job Description: Barron's is seeking an experienced photo editor to join its world-class visuals team.
Candidates should have excellent journalistic judgment, an eye for engaging photography and at least five years of experience in an editorial or newsroom role. They should be a gifted visual storyteller with the ability to produce different genres of photography. And they should be able to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, juggling daily, weekly or quarterly deadlines.
Barron's is an industry leading investing publication, renowned for its market-moving stories. Its articles appear in a variety of formats, including in-depth investigations, quick news stories, columns and data visualizations that are published on its home page, in a weekly print magazine and a range of social media posts and visual formats. We are seeking someone who can think about how photography can stand out on all platforms. We also highly value teamwork, so a collaborative approach is required.
Job Requirements:
Responsibilities include:
5+ years in an editorial department or newsroom role
Excellent journalistic judgement and integrity
Knowledge of news, business, finance
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, juggling daily, weekly and quarterly deadlines
A gifted visual storyteller with experience producing different genres of photography (with an emphasis on strong portraiture)
Great image research and editing skills, with a refined eye for engaging photography
Experience contracting and negotiating with both freelance photographers and photo agencies, handling invoices
An existing network of artists with an ability to identify fresh and emerging talent
Attention to detail in matching photos to tone of the article and also in assembling caption and credit information
Occasionally assisting Penta, a quarterly magazine providing luxury lifestyle content
Social media–savvy
Proficiency with Photoshop required, ability to create photo illustrations a plus
A self-starter, unafraid to ask questions
A team player and great communicator
Type of Job: Photo
City: New York (remote applicants accepted!)
State/Country: NY
Duration: FT Freelance
Company: Dow Jones, Inc.
About Our Company: Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.
How to Apply: https://dowjones.jobs/new-york-ny/barrons-photo-editor-temporarycontract/1121795CEAC14DE2A023A286D76434BF/job/