Associate Photo Editor, Travel + Leisure

Job Summary | Major goals and objectives:

Travel + Leisure is currently seeking an Associate Photo Editor to work across both print and digital. The ideal candidate is collaborative and has an elevated eye for photography. This person should be passionate about storytelling through images and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Associate Photo Editor handles a variety of photo research, including T+L’s large tentpole packages. Additionally, the APE will produce some photo shoots and shoot original photography for the brand.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conducting photo research for the magazine, for both the print and digital platforms.

• Deep knowledge of Photoshop and other photo editing tools, including organizing, color editing, retouching, and exporting files.

• Attending art meetings and brainstorming story direction.

• Assigning and producing photo shoots.

• Processing paperwork associated with the photo department, including invoices, contracts, schedules, releases, certificates of insurance, etc.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in photography or related field or equivalent experience, as well as the ability to take photos for print and digital. 

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment on deadline with daily time constraints.

• Prior experience working with photos within a CMS preferred.

• 2+ years of photo editing experience for a publication.

Job percentage breakdown:

• 70% Photo research
• 10% Photo production
• 10% Shooting original photography
• 10% Admin