Disney
Manager, Photo - Special Projects (National Geographic)
New York, NY, USA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$121k-$162kDetected 7 hours ago
Adobe Creative SuiteGraphic DesignPhotographyResearchCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills
About the role
- The hiring range for this position in New York is $121,000 to $162,200 per year.
- The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute visual storytelling for special projects, editorial packages, and enterprise content.
- Commission and manage photographers, illustrators, and other visual contributors.
- Collaborate with editors, writers, designers, and production teams to create compelling multi-platform stories.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with emerging and established photographers, artists, agencies, and creative partners.
- Manage assignments from conception through publication, including research, production, and image selection.
- Based in New York City, this role will partner closely with editors, photographers, writers, and creative teams to develop and execute visual content for special projects, editorial packages, and enterprise stories.
- This role will commission and manage photographers and other visual contributors, oversee projects from concept to publication, and serve as a key visual partner to multiple editorial teams across the organization.
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience in photo editing, commissioning, visual storytelling, or creative production.
- Exceptional visual judgment and a strong understanding of photography and photojournalism.
- Experience managing photographers and visual contributors throughout the editorial process.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and digital publishing workflows.
- The ideal candidate is an experienced photo editor with strong visual judgment, excellent editorial instincts, and a passion for discovering new talent and innovative approaches to storytelling.
Nice to have
- Experience editing and commissioning photography for a major editorial, media, or publishing organization.
- Strong network of photographers, agencies, visual artists, and creative talent, particularly within the New York creative community.
- Demonstrated ability to identify emerging talent and innovative storytelling approaches.
- Familiarity with rights management, licensing, production workflows, and photo budgets.
- Knowledge of audience engagement trends and multimedia storytelling formats.
- Passion for National Geographic's mission and commitment to visual excellence.
- Job Posting Segment:
- National Geographic
Compensation
- The hiring range for this position in New York is $121,000 to $162,200 per year.
Benefits
- Bachelor's degree in Photography, Journalism, Visual Communications, Art, Media Studies, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
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