Photo Editor - People (Remote, New York or Los Angeles)

This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with Dotdash Meredith. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.PEOPLE is seeking a Digital Photo Editor to join our Photo team for an exciting new opportunity. The ideal candidate is a problem solver with a passion for creative and innovative visual storytelling, as well as a deep love and knowledge of photography, celebrity and pop culture/current events. 
This role will provide photo coverage for a new PEOPLE project and the person hired will be:

• Responsible for researching, licensing, and editing/preparing photos for publication fielding a high volume of photo requests daily under tight deadlines
• Work closely with the editorial team to illustrate various stories/features and pitch interesting photos
• Create unique photo content including large format galleries and composite art for various platforms 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Possess an interest and knowledge of photography, celebrity, current events and pop culture
• Must have an advanced and keen eye for photo selection
• Excellent Photoshop skills (must be proficient in retouching techniques such as color correcting, silhouetting, layer masking, image sizing, and attention to fine details)
• Proficient in Adobe Suite, CMS (WordPress a plus), DAM, agency relations
• Must be a problem solver! Quick thinking and resourceful; be able to work autonomously with the capability to prioritize multiple projects with fast turn-around times
• Must possess advanced knowledge and relationship with photo agencies, pricing structures and licensing terms
• Knowledge of and interest in pop/celebrity culture and other topics covered on PEOPLE.com
• Must have flexible schedule and be able to work some early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary 
• 3-5 years experience photo editing for a major entertainment/news website and/or relevant work experience

Experience:

• Adobe Photoshop: 3 years (Required)
• Editorial news: 3 years (Required)
• Content management systems: 3 years (Required)

Pay: $28-$30.00 per hour
Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• 9am to 5pm ET
• Monday to Friday

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance.    Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.

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