The Role
The Senior Visuals Editor will manage print feature stories, overseeing shoots from start to finish while collaborating with various teams and ensuring quality production.
Summary Generated by Built In
W Magazine is seeking a Senior Visuals Editor to join the Visuals & Content team for print feature content. The ideal candidate will have strong production, communication, and organizational skills and a vast knowledge of fashion and photography to fully execute all aspects of a shoot, and work in a fast-paced, detail oriented environment. The role will work with the Executive Visuals & Content Director and Executive Editor in executing mid to large scale shoots and projects. A broad-ranging understanding of pop culture, fashion, photography, and entertainment is key for this role.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with W’s Executive Visual & Content Director on commissioning and production for all print feature stories for all 7 Volumes annually
- Produce all feature stories from inception through completion
- Responsible for all bookings of photographer, stylist, hair, makeup, manicure, set design and local production (if applicable)
- Responsible for all administrative needs for contracts, booking agreements, invoices etc.
- Effectively communicate and coordinate shoot direction internally and externally Responsible for adhering to and managing individual shoot budgets and negotiations with vendors and creative talent
- Schedule management and quality check of all post production assets
- Producer on set for photoshoots in NYC
- Oversee Assistant Visuals Editor
- Communicate and manage lo-res, edit, and HR deadlines with photographer
- Work with the art department and production team on managing image orders, retouching notes, and organization of final images
- Work with the legal team on photographer and talent contracts
- Coordinate and manage weekly departmental production updates to the editorial staff
- Responsible for preparing all assets and social credits for digital release
- Responsible for reviewing and confirming team credits and captions
- Collaborate interdepartmentally with video team to accompany photoshoots (if applicable)
- Assist with various W large-scale initiatives (i.e. W’s 50th Anniversary Book, W events, etc.)
Qualifications
- 5+ years of photo production experience with strong understanding of editorial photography
- Has very strong production skills, organization, and wide variety of industry contacts
- Able to manage several projects simultaneously with various lead times
- Understands visual trends in photography, fashion and webHas a strong grasp of what’s new, what’s trending, and how it relates to W's brand narrative
- Proficient in Photoshop, Bridge and Google Suite
Top Skills
Bridge
Google Suite
Photoshop
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The Company
What We Do
BDG is one of today’s leading, global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that are shaping culture. Over 100 million readers and 122 million social followers turn to our brands - Bustle, Elite Daily, NYLON, The Zoe Report, Romper, Scary Mommy, Fatherly, The Dad, W Media, Gawker, Input, Inverse, and Mic – to hear from a set of diverse voices around the issues and interests engaging the next generation. BDG was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York City.
