Senior Sports Editor — Global Editorial Lead

Getty Images, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Getty Images is seeking a Senior Sports Editor in New York to lead the Sport Editorial team. You will guide editing across live events, client projects, and fast-paced workflows, balancing remote, in-office, and onsite work with event support and timely content distribution.

You will mentor editors, collaborate with photographers, and ensure high editorial standards while delivering exceptional client service on a global scale. Travel domestically and internationally is required.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership in editorial teams and projects.
• Expertise with RAW photo workflows and large-volume editing.
• Proficiency in metadata tagging and image asset management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Edit content remotely, in office, and onsite at sporting events.
• Lead group edits with the Editing team and freelancers to meet deadlines.
• Ensure timely uploads and distribution of imagery to websites and client destinations.
• Mentor freelance editors and provide process feedback to improve workflows.
• Coordinate with photographers and internal teams to align with event scales.

Skills

Editorial leadership

RAW workflows

Photo editing

Metadata management

Client service

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Getty Images is seeking a Senior Sports Editor in New York to lead the Sport Editorial team. You will guide editing across live events, client projects, and fast-paced workflows, balancing remote, in-office, and onsite work with event support and timely content distribution.

You will mentor editors, collaborate with photographers, and ensure high editorial standards while delivering exceptional client service on a global scale. Travel domestically and internationally is required.