Senior Photo Assignment Editor
Core
Lead photographic coverage across the newsroom by assigning, commissioning, and editing photography for breaking news, features, and enterprise projects.
Role type
Senior Photo Assignment Editor
Builds
Visual journalism stories across mobile, desktop, social platforms, and newsletters
Domain
News media / Photography
Required skills
Visual and editorial judgment, Breaking news direction, Enterprise photography development, Freelance photographer network management, Digital storytelling strategy, Photo ethics and copyright, Photoshop and Photo Mechanic fluency, Cross-disciplinary collaboration, Mentorship of visual journalists, Deadline management
Preferred skills
Video and digital publishing tools familiarity
Responsibilities
Assign and commission photography for breaking news and features, Direct photographers in the field, Select and sequence images for various platforms, Cultivate a network of freelance photographers, Mentor photo editors and photographers, Collaborate on visual approaches for major stories
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties
