Full-Time

Photo Editor

Animals, National Geographic

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The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company

10,001+ employees

Leading producers & providers of entertainment and information

Compensation Overview

$77.1k - $103.4kAnnually

+ Bonus + Long-term Incentive Units

Mid

Washington, DC, USA

Category
Graphic Design
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Social Media
SEO
Requirements
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with photo research or photo editing
  • Excellent visual taste and a wide range of knowledge about and appreciation for visual storytelling and photojournalism
  • Enthusiasm to collaborate on new ideas, ability to think in fresh ways about how to best represent our stories visually
  • Drive to reach new audiences, an understanding of and appreciation for audience data and SEO-friendly presentation
  • Proven deep, expedient research skills (with agencies, individual contributors, archives, libraries, social media)
  • Strong communication and collaborative abilities
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
  • Ability to multitask and to balance short and long lead deadlines
  • Self-motivated and resourceful
  • Ability to negotiate rates with relevant contractors and third parties
  • Knowledge of web tools and programs, including content management systems, Microsoft Office, Filemaker, Adobe Photoshop and Bridge, Media Pro, PhotoMechanic, Premiere (optional), and all social media platforms
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Photojournalism)
Responsibilities
  • Photographic Research: Research, curate, and license photography for all platforms, with a focus on our digital platforms; and to provide support on workflow, billing, contracts, and other photo logistics. Ensure that budgets and deadlines are met; caption information is gathered and disseminated; obtain permissions and submit for rights clearance; verify credit line; check image veracity when in question; provide image color guidance; and make images available for broader use across platforms.
  • Digital Production: Design and build stories in CMS with eye to strong visual pacing.
  • Research and pitch visually innovative and original uses of existing images and packages, demonstrating an understanding of the different platforms and audiences.
  • Photo Production: Collaborate with staff photographers on portraiture, reportage, conceptual, or still life; work with ideas and photographers in the studio or on location.
The Walt Disney Company

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Founded

1923