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Penske Media Corporation · 2 months ago

Billboard: Photo Editor

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

4+ years exp

Penske Media Corporation is seeking a highly organized and creatively driven Photo Editor to join their visuals team. The role involves producing, curating, and managing imagery that reflects Billboard’s distinctive voice while maintaining relationships with various stakeholders in the music industry.

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Responsibilities

Field all original photo requests from editors, writers, and art directors for Billboard’s website and social platforms

Research and source images for editorial, design, and social teams to create graphics, composites, and illustrations for special packages such as mid-year and year-end lists, charts rankings, and power lists

Maintain relationships with record labels, PR firms, and artist representatives to ensure the most current and legally cleared images are available for use

Track and verify all editorial image usage on Billboard.com and social channels, ensuring editors use approved imagery with proper credits, captions, and sizing

Assist with the rollout of each print magazine issue online, ensuring consistency in visual standards, captions, and credits between print and digital

Create shared image links of all original photo shoots, including photo and social credits, to distribute to talent, publicists, PMC PR, and editorial teams for social and promotional use

Edit and prep images from Billboard events for immediate publishing on web and social platforms; attend events to ensure key talent and executives are properly photographed and captioned

Support event coverage and award show publishing, including some weekend and late-night work as needed

Brainstorm, pitch, and produce new photo galleries regularly to drive traffic and engagement on Billboard.com

Continually update and optimize evergreen galleries featuring iconic artists, music moments, and industry leaders

Collaborate with the creative, editorial, and social teams to develop strong visual narratives that enhance storytelling across platforms

Negotiate image rates and usage rights for freelance and archival imagery

Track, process, and maintain accurate documentation for all photo usage, rights, and payments

Assist the print magazine team with photo research and visual sourcing when needed

Maintain Billboard’s digital asset management system for efficient organization and retrieval of images

Qualification

Photo editingAdobe Creative SuiteImage licensingDigital CMS toolsEvent coverage familiarityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCreative sensibility

Required

4–6 years of experience in photo editing or visual content management — preferably in music, entertainment, or lifestyle media

Strong understanding of image licensing, copyright, and digital rights management

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom) and digital CMS tools

Proven ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom

Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to coordinate across multiple departments

A strong creative sensibility and deep passion for music, culture, and visual storytelling

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for live events or award show coverage

Preferred

Familiarity with event coverage and talent relations is a plus

Benefits

PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter)

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match

Company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials.

Flexible Vacation Policy