HuffPost is a subsidiary of BuzzFeed 

As part of our esteemed organization, HuffPost is a leading source of award-winning news & commentary for the most diverse & connected generation ever with reporting spanning across politics, lifestyle, entertainment & more. HuffPost believes in putting people before power & telling the stories that too often go unheard, from the voices that matter. 

Business Area: Content

Job Category: HuffPost

Salary: $99,860.00 - $105,000.00 USD

Union Status: Union

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between HuffPost & Writers Guild of America East.  

BuzzFeed is committed to fair & equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, & geography.

The Role

HuffPost is seeking a Senior Photo Editor, a highly skilled, experienced, & versatile photo editor who works as both a hands-on creator & facilitator of premium visual content across HuffPost. They will be responsible for maintaining high photographic standards across HuffPosts coverage, closely coordinating with story/editorial stakeholders across the newsroom, & acting as a central point of HuffPost photographic storytelling. Candidates should be adaptable, resourceful, & dynamic with an eye for captivating, evocative photography & a deep understanding of copyright. This is a full-time hybrid position, with the expectation of commuting to our New York City office twice a week at minimum.

You Will

• Handle day to day tasks including photo editing, research, photo illustrations, story layout, external rights clearing & photo licensing with minimal supervisionMaintain high photographic standards across HuffPosts work through close collaboration & communication with departments, leading quarterly trainings & best practices
• Assign freelance photographers to cover original HuffPost stories of varying tone & scope, handle payment/contract, & subsequent story layout & edits
• Assist colleagues with rights-related photo usage questions
• Develop photo concepts & art plans in concert with Head of Visuals
• Evaluate photographer pitches, spot photo-driven projects, evaluate their brand fit & develop into original projects
• Identify skill-growth opportunities: Animation, design/typography, video editing, motion graphics

Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth & joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or trainings, to screen & interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company & be part of a union.

You Have

• 8+ years of experience as a photo editor, ideally in a news/media environment
• Demonstrate excellent judgment re: ethics & editorial standards, & quickly source images & clear permissions in a breaking news situation
• Extensive experience with & knowledge of copyright & fair use as it applies to news imagery
• Excellent project, time management & photo research skills
• A demonstrated understanding of visual storytelling across different types of reported stories
• Solid grasp of current photography industry trends/landscape & knowledge of emerging/established photographers
• Master proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, advanced level retouching, color correction & photo manipulation skills
• Outstanding verbal & written communication skills with a keen eye for detail
• Experience with lighting/original studio photography

Life at BuzzFeed

We celebrate inclusion & are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, & will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for personal & professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, & more.
• An attractive & equitable compensation package, including salary.
• A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health & wellness discounts, & much more.