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Washingtonian Magazine · 1 month ago

Assistant Photo Editor

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$43K/yr - $46K/yr

1+ years exp

Washingtonian Magazine is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Photo Editor to join its creative department. This role involves extensive photo research, commissioning photography, and collaborating with various teams to enhance the magazine's visual storytelling.

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Responsibilities

Extensive and creative photo research for front and back of book and feature stories as needed

Commissioning and producing photography for the magazine including portrait, still life and reportage

Clearing rights and permissions for all images and talent, as necessary

Gathering credit and caption information

Working with design/production teams during the proofing process to submit images for color and retouching

Sourcing and pitching new photographers, artists and photo essay ideas

Processing invoices and keeping track of budgets

Opportunities for shooting editorial stories for print and/or web

Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Director of Creative

Qualification

Photo editingPhotoshopInDesignInCopyUsage rights knowledgeHighly organizedProactiveCommunication

Required

BA/BS and 1–3 years of experience in photo editing, photo research, photojournalism, or agency work (a strong internship or freelance portfolio can count)

Expert in Photoshop; comfortable in InDesign and InCopy

Deep understanding of usage rights, licensing, model releases, and negotiating fees

Highly organized, proactive, and able to juggle multiple deadlines without dropping the ball

Excellent communicator who thrives in a small, collaborative, fast-paced team