W Senior Visuals Editor
New York, NY
Editorial – W /
Full-time /
Hybrid
W Magazine is seeking a Senior Visuals Editor to join the Visuals & Content team for print feature content. The ideal candidate will have strong production, communication, and organizational skills and a vast knowledge of fashion and photography to fully execute all aspects of a shoot, and work in a fast-paced, detail oriented environment. The role will work with the Executive Visuals & Content Director and Executive Editor in executing mid to large scale shoots and projects. A broad-ranging understanding of pop culture, fashion, photography, and entertainment is key for this role.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with W’s Executive Visual & Content Director on commissioning and production for all print feature stories for all 7 Volumes annually
- Produce all feature stories from inception through completion
- Responsible for all bookings of photographer, stylist, hair, makeup, manicure, set design and local production (if applicable)
- Responsible for all administrative needs for contracts, booking agreements, invoices etc.
- Effectively communicate and coordinate shoot direction internally and externally Responsible for adhering to and managing individual shoot budgets and negotiations with vendors and creative talent
- Schedule management and quality check of all post production assets
- Producer on set for photoshoots in NYC
- Oversee Assistant Visuals Editor
- Communicate and manage lo-res, edit, and HR deadlines with photographer
- Work with the art department and production team on managing image orders, retouching notes, and organization of final images
- Work with the legal team on photographer and talent contracts
- Coordinate and manage weekly departmental production updates to the editorial staff
- Responsible for preparing all assets and social credits for digital release
- Responsible for reviewing and confirming team credits and captions
- Collaborate interdepartmentally with video team to accompany photoshoots (if applicable)
- Assist with various W large-scale initiatives (i.e. W’s 50th Anniversary Book, W events, etc.)
Qualifications
- 5+ years of photo production experience with strong understanding of editorial photography
- Has very strong production skills, organization, and wide variety of industry contacts
- Able to manage several projects simultaneously with various lead times
- Understands visual trends in photography, fashion and webHas a strong grasp of what’s new, what’s trending, and how it relates to W's brand narrative
- Proficient in Photoshop, Bridge and Google Suite
$75,000 - $85,000 a year
BDG Media Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and 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.
