Associate Photo Editor

Fox News Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media seeks an Associate Photo Editor to join a fast-paced online news team in New York. You will edit and optimize photography and video for web and devices, coordinate photographers, and manage assignments under tight deadlines.

The role requires a degree in a related field, at least one year in daily breaking news, and proficiency with Photoshop, Premiere, Bridge, and Lightroom. Evening/weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, communications, journalism, graphic arts or related discipline.
• One year working in daily breaking news environment.
• Ability to work under deadline pressures with editors and reporters.
• Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Proven creative mind with a great eye for detail.
• Experience in Photoshop, Premiere, Bridge, and/or Lightroom.
• Prior experience working in a DAM, or CMS is highly desired.
• An interest in photography is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Editing and optimizing original photography and video for web and devices.
• Booking travel for photographers.
• Assigning photographers to assignments.
• Assist with handling invoices and tracking billing.
• Adhering to, and auditing detailed SEO requirements.
• Incorporating edits from supervisors.
• Utilizing real-time analytics tools to track the success of photo & video-driven stories.
• Creating and updating slideshows to capture important events.
• Communicating with news professionals in an assignment desk setting.
• Maintaining database of contacts and story ideas.
• Working with all verticals by pitching visual stories and pulling in wire and partner content.
• Monitoring social media platforms and forums for breaking or trending news items.

Skills

Deadline driven

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, communications, journalism, graphic arts or related discipline

Tools

Photoshop

Premiere

Bridge

Lightroom

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a motivated Associate Photo Editor to be a part of a groundbreaking online news-team for

You will be offered the following shift: Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM ET - 7:00 PM ET

Hours are subject to change. You must be available to work alternate hours when needed.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Editing and optimizing original photography and video for web and devices
• Booking travel for photographers
• Assigning photographers to assignments
• Assist with handling invoices, and tracking billing
• Adhering to, and auditing detailed SEO requirements
• Incorporating edits from supervisors
• Utilizing real-time analytics tools to track the success of photo & video-driven stories
• Creating and updating slideshows to capture important and compelling events
• Communicating with news professionals in an assignment desk setting
• Maintaining database of contacts and story ideas
• Working with all verticals (assisting) including, Entertainment, US News, Lifestyle, Business, and World Teams by pitching visual stories and pulling in wire and partner content
• Monitoring social media platforms and forums for the latest breaking or trending news items of interest to Fox News readers
• Multitasking on tight deadlines in high-pressure environment
• Prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• A Bachelor's degree in political science, communications, journalism, graphic arts or other related discipline
• One year working in daily breaking news environment
• Ability to work under deadline pressures with editors and reporters
• Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays
• Proven creative mind with a great eye for detail
• Experience in Photoshop, Premiere, Bridge, and/or Lightroom
• Prior experience working in a DAM, or CMS is highly desired
• An interest in photography is a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $60,000.00-75,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.