Photo Editor - Baseball

$78,000 - $95,000/Yr

Fanatics - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

1-10 employees

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Photo Editor to join our fast-paced editorial team at Baseball Fanatics, Inc. This role involves sourcing, selecting, and delivering high-quality images for specific products or licenses, while collaborating closely with the editorial team and the Digital Asset Manager to maintain and organize our digital asset archive. The Photo Editor will oversee the workflow of incoming photo shoots, ensuring adherence to editorial standards and production deadlines, and will communicate effectively with photographers and the editorial team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the editorial team to source, select, and deliver images for specific products or licenses.
• Collaborate with the Digital Asset Manager to maintain and organize the digital archive, troubleshooting any inconsistencies.
• Oversee and manage the workflow of all incoming photo shoots, ensuring adherence to IPTC guidelines and new workflow strategies.
• Ensure all images meet the editorial standards and align with the publication's visual style and guidelines.
• Review and, if necessary, edit raw photo assignments to meet the needs of the editorial team.
• Communicate regularly with photographers and the broader editorial team to ensure timely delivery of all assets.

Requirements

• Proven experience (5+ years) as a photo editor.
• Demonstrates proficiency in photo editing software and tools (PhotoShelter, Photo Mechanic, Photoshop, FTP, etc.).
• A keen eye for selecting high-quality images with significant sport expertise.
• Familiarity with IPTC guidelines and best practices in handling digital assets.
• Prior experience in an editorial role, with a strong understanding of production deadlines and the need for constant communication with the team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in maintaining and organizing digital archives.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and comfort in working collaboratively within a team.