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Tuckernuck

Senior Editorial Retoucher

Washington, DC · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Mentor and guide junior editorial retouchers on best practices, high-end techniques, and adherence to established brand standards. * Proactively manage and prioritize multiple high-stakes campaign ...

Tuckernuck

Senior Editorial Retoucher

Washington, DC

$75K - $90K/yr

Mentor and guide junior editorial retouchers on best practices, high-end techniques, and adherence to established brand standards. * Proactively manage and prioritize multiple high-stakes campaign ...

Tuckernuck

Senior Editorial Retoucher

Washington, DC · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Mentor and guide junior editorial retouchers on best practices, high-end techniques, and adherence to established brand standards. * Proactively manage and prioritize multiple high-stakes campaign ...

Tuckernuck

Senior Editorial Retoucher

Washington, DC · On-site

Mentor and guide junior editorial retouchers on best practices, high-end techniques, and adherence to established brand standards. * Proactively manage and prioritize multiple high-stakes campaign ...

Red Carrot

Senior Technical Editor

Mclean, VA · On-site

Mentor and provide quality oversight for junior editorial and writing staff MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Master's degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field * 10+ years of technical editing ...

Red Carrot

Senior Technical Editor

Mclean, VA · On-site

Mentor and provide quality oversight for junior editorial and writing staff MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Master's degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field * 10+ years of technical editing ...

Dorsia

Junior Designer

Miami, FL

The Junior Designer works closely with the editorial, marketing, social, and GTM teams to execute briefs with precision and care, learning the full range of Dorsia's visual language in the process.

Contrarian Thinking

Junior Writer

Austin, TX · On-site

You'll join our content team as a junior writer, embedded under our Senior Editorial Producer, collaborating across platforms and learning the craft of business content from writers and editors who ...

Contrarian Thinking LLC

Junior Writer

Austin, TX · On-site

You'll join our content team as a junior writer, embedded under our Senior Editorial Producer, collaborating across platforms and learning the craft of business content from writers and editors who ...

Contrarian Thinking

Junior Writer

Austin, TX · On-site

You'll join our content team as a junior writer, embedded under our Senior Editorial Producer, collaborating across platforms and learning the craft of business content from writers and editors who ...

Dorsia

Junior Designer

Miami, FL · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

The Junior Designer works closely with the editorial, marketing, social, and GTM teams to execute briefs with precision and care, learning the full range of Dorsia's visual language in the process.

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior editorial in the United States is $52,462.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $57,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Junior Editorial, you need strong writing, editing, and research skills, often supported by a degree in English, journalism, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), Microsoft Office Suite, and editorial style guides like AP or Chicago Manual is typically required. Attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to accept feedback make someone stand out in this position. These skills are crucial for producing high-quality, accurate content and ensuring smooth editorial workflows.

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Entry-level junior editorial jobs typically involve assisting with content editing, proofreading, and fact-checking under the supervision of senior editors. These roles often require strong writing and communication skills, familiarity with editing tools like Microsoft Word or Google Docs, and a basic understanding of publishing standards. They serve as an entry point for those seeking careers in editing, publishing, or media production.

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As a Junior Editorial professional, your daily tasks often include proofreading articles, fact-checking content, and assisting with the coordination of publishing schedules. You'll regularly collaborate with writers, senior editors, and sometimes design or marketing teams to ensure content meets quality standards and aligns with the publication's voice. This role also offers opportunities to pitch story ideas and contribute to content brainstorming sessions, providing valuable learning experiences for career growth. Expect a fast-paced environment where strong communication and attention to detail are highly valued.

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Junior Editorial roles are entry-level positions within publishing, media, or content creation organizations. People in these roles typically assist senior editors with tasks such as proofreading, fact-checking, writing, researching, and coordinating content. They help ensure the quality and consistency of published materials while learning the editorial process. Junior editorial staff often manage administrative duties, handle communications with contributors, and support the production workflow. Over time, they gain experience and may move into more senior editorial or writing positions.
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Senior Editorial Retoucher

Tuckernuck

Washington, DC • On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Position Overview
The Senior Editorial Retoucher is a key contributor responsible for defining and executing the highest quality retouching standards for all high-impact editorial campaigns, catalog imagery- including both print and e-commerce, marketing assets, and brand-facing visual content across Tuckernuck's digital platforms. This role requires mastery in advanced retouching techniques, refined creative judgment, and a strategic understanding of how imagery supports overarching brand storytelling and visual presentation. The Senior Editorial Retoucher serves as the expert collaborator with Art Direction, Design, Marketing, Studio Production, and the Post-Production Team, ensuring visual alignment with campaign direction and the seamless delivery of assets according to rigorous production timelines. In addition to executing the most complex, high-end retouching work, this role supports the optimization of editorial post-production workflows, including setting best practices for asset organization, project coordination, and technical collaboration across teams. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, proactive responsiveness to creative feedback, and the proven ability to manage complex, multi-deliverable projects within aggressive campaign timelines.
Core Responsibilities
  • Lead the execution of high-end, complex retouching for editorial campaigns, critical catalog imagery, marketing assets, and brand-facing visual content.
  • Apply mastery-level image retouching techniques including advanced color correction, sophisticated compositing, background cleanup, high-end skin retouching, and final file preparation for premium campaign and marketing use.
  • Define and enforce visual standards to ensure retouched imagery achieves campaign art direction and maintains absolute consistency across all editorial content and brand storytelling.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert across production and collaboration platforms including Global Edit, Figma, and Monday.com to optimize asset organization, project tracking, and cross-functional team collaboration.
  • Establish and maintain protocols for preparing and organizing digital assets to support efficient, scalable handoff between editorial, design, and marketing teams.
  • Collaborate closely with Art Direction, Design, Marketing, Studio Production, and the Digital Assets Team, providing technical expertise throughout campaign production cycles.
  • Conduct final-stage quality assurance and review of all retouched editorial imagery prior to publishing to ensure technical accuracy and visual consistency.
  • Mentor and guide junior editorial retouchers on best practices, high-end techniques, and adherence to established brand standards.
  • Proactively manage and prioritize multiple high-stakes campaign deliverables simultaneously while maintaining impeccable standards of quality and attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 5+ years of professional experience in high-end digital retouching, photography post-production, or related visual production environments, specifically within the fashion or lifestyle editorial space.
  • Demonstrated experience leading or significantly contributing to major editorial campaigns, high-impact marketing assets, or brand storytelling imagery.
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and advanced professional retouching techniques.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), Figma
  • Strong understanding of digital best practices, file preparation, and asset management & optimization
  • Exceptional visual judgment and refined creative sensibility necessary to interpret and elevate editorial storytelling and campaign aesthetics.
  • Superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail in managing enterprise-level digital assets and production workflows.
  • Strong knowledge of working with external hard drives and cloud-based asset management systems, including file aggregators such as Dropbox.
  • Exceptional communication skills, proven responsiveness to high-level creative feedback and revisions, and the ability to maintain consistency and quality within fast-paced, high-pressure campaign production timelines.
  • Experience working within brand guidelines.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting deadlines with ease
  • Passionate about fashion, storytelling, and brand experience
  • Collaborative and deadline-focused
  • Process-driven and solutions-oriented

Compensation
Compensation for the role will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. The estimated annual compensation for this role is $75,000-$90,000; classified as full-time exempt and not eligible for overtime. At Tuckernuck, we care about our team and offer benefits that support your health, growth, and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with a company match, generous paid time off and holiday, paid new parent leave, day care coverage, a generous employee discount, and other great perks.
Core Values
The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Tuckernuck team to make a difference.
  • Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
  • Find the Fun
  • Stay Authentic
  • Respect
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit
  • Start Strong & Finish Strong
  • Have Courage
  • Continuous Improvement

Tuckernuck is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Tuckernuck policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

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