Associate Visual Editor

Job Description

Why Hearst Magazines?

Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 25 powerful brands in the U.S. — including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics — inspires, entertains and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print , reaching nearly 139 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms.

We are a global media company that publishes nearly 260 magazine editions and 200 websites around the world and, t ogether, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.

Your impact:

The Hearst Visual Group is looking for an Associate Visual Editor to join the team. This position will act as both a photo researcher and producer within the Visual Group and will work on Cosmopolitan and Men’s Health. This candidate must be an extremely detail-oriented multitasker and have at least two years of experience working in the visual/photo department of a major consumer magazine, website, or similar outlet. Candidate must have experience with photo research, photo production and be an organized self-starter with a strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Please note: For consideration, please submit your resume in PDF format with a cover letter, salary requirements, and a link to a portfolio or samples of work.

What you'll do:

• Photo research for print and digital.
• Produce shoots for print and digital.
• Support Visual Directors on brands and team needs.
• Collaborate with brand editors to conceptualize creative shoot concepts.
• Work with Visual Directors and Managing Editors to stay on budget for all assignments.
• Input credits and caption information, route image files and manage pages throughout print issue closings.
• Create call sheets, shot lists and mood boards.
• Generate photo contracts, releases, license agreements, permits and certificates of insurance.
• Track and process invoices in a timely manner.
  
  

Who you are:

• At least two years of experience working in the visual/photo department of a major consumer magazine, website, or similar outlet.
• This candidate must exhibit professionalism and have a proven ability to work effectively with others.
• Must be ambitious, proactive, detail oriented and have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

The base salary for this role is $64,000. The base pay 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.