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Hearst Television

Night Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Send reporters into the field as appropriate and coordinate with photo editors. * On bigger stories, launch additional coverage, consult with senior editors, and plan for ongoing coverage into the ...

Hearst

Night Editor

San Francisco, CA

Send reporters into the field as appropriate and coordinate with photo editors. * On bigger stories, launch additional coverage, consult with senior editors, and plan for ongoing coverage into the ...

Hearst Newspapers

Night Editor

San Francisco, CA

Send reporters into the field as appropriate and coordinate with photo editors. * On bigger stories, launch additional coverage, consult with senior editors, and plan for ongoing coverage into the ...

Hearst Newspapers

Night Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Send reporters into the field as appropriate and coordinate with photo editors. * On bigger stories, launch additional coverage, consult with senior editors, and plan for ongoing coverage into the ...

Hearst

Night Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Send reporters into the field as appropriate and coordinate with photo editors. * On bigger stories, launch additional coverage, consult with senior editors, and plan for ongoing coverage into the ...

Hearst Newspapers

Night Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Send reporters into the field as appropriate and coordinate with photo editors. * On bigger stories, launch additional coverage, consult with senior editors, and plan for ongoing coverage into the ...

Fortune

Features & Enterprise Editor

New York, NY · On-site

They will work closely with senior editors to assign, edit assign, edit, and polish features and ... Collaborate with photo editors, designers, copy editors, and production teams to help create a rich ...

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How much do senior photo editor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior photo editor in the United States is $83,110.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Senior Photo Editor job?

A Senior Photo Editor is responsible for overseeing the selection, editing, and production of high-quality images for publications, digital media, or marketing materials. They manage a team of photo editors and collaborate with photographers, designers, and writers to ensure visual consistency and storytelling. Their duties often include retouching images, optimizing color corrections, and maintaining brand aesthetics. They also stay updated on industry trends and emerging editing technologies to enhance visual content.

What does a typical day look like for a Senior Photo Editor, and who do they collaborate with most often?

A typical day for a Senior Photo Editor involves selecting and editing images for publication, overseeing the work of junior editors, and ensuring that all photos align with the brand’s visual guidelines. You’ll collaborate closely with photographers, art directors, designers, and sometimes writers to create cohesive visual narratives for various media platforms. Regular responsibilities include managing workflows, reviewing image submissions, providing creative direction, and problem-solving under tight deadlines. This role is highly collaborative and requires an ability to balance creative vision with practical project management. Working in this position gives you the opportunity to shape the visual identity of major projects, while also mentoring junior team members.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Senior Photo Editor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Photo Editor, you need expert skills in photo editing, color correction, image retouching, and an in-depth understanding of visual storytelling, usually supported by a degree in photography, visual arts, or a related field. Mastery of technical tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and digital asset management systems is often required. Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills help you manage projects, lead creative teams, and coordinate with photographers and designers. These capabilities are essential for maintaining high-quality visual standards, meeting tight deadlines, and delivering impactful imagery in a fast-paced environment.

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Infographic showing various Senior Photo Editor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 15% Full Time, 81% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,110 per year, or $40 per hour.
Managing Photo Editor

Managing Photo Editor

The Wall Street Journal

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Description:
The Wall Street Journal is looking for a Managing Photo Editor to oversee our DC bureau. The role is a key part of the senior leadership of the Photo department. Managing Photo Editors work with the Deputy Photo Directors and Photo Director to lead our photo editing team. You will be actively photo editing, as well as managing a small group of news photo editors in photographic assigning, research and story production. We are seeking an editor who has proven experience in political coverage, including elections, voter issues, immigration, justice and national security.
Our content and storytelling requires bold digital display on mobile and desktop platforms, and a thoughtful approach to print requirements. The Managing Photo Editor will be responsible for maintaining a strong and dynamic quality of photography and photo-illustration. You will facilitate innovative visual approaches to the creation and presentation of our online content. You will attend weekly bureau and art meetings and will work closely with a team of editors, coverage chiefs, publishing and print editors, platform leads, section art directors, graphics, video and audience colleagues on daily and enterprise coverage.
This position ideally will be based in Washington D.C. but we are open to candidates in NY. It will report to the Deputy Director of Photography.
To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing how you would do the job, and five examples of your best work by Thursday, June 26th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early submission as the position may be filled before the deadline.
You will:
  • Direct and produce breaking news, daily news and longer-form top enterprise articles, collaborating with reporters and editors, visual colleagues, SEO and platform teams, as well as Bureau and section chiefs and your department manager.
  • Anticipate photographic and other needs as stories develop.
  • Collaborate with the Director and Deputies of the department on breaking news coverage and events, as well as cross-coverage area initiatives and projects.
  • Drive excellence in photographic assigning as well as research. Work with your reports and across teams to pitch and create innovative visual and multimedia approaches to our storytelling.
  • Promote a diverse and exciting group of photographers and subjects, with an eye to building new audiences for our journalism.
  • Work in our CMS to combine different formats, newsroom tools and visual elements.
  • Work with the editing desk, platform and off-platform editors to execute and surface the work strategically across all platforms.
  • Mentor your reports on editing, news judgment, prioritization and deadlines.
  • Drive long term priorities, planning and innovation for the coverage area.
  • Partner with Photo leadership on broader training and mentoring for the team.
  • Work with your team on assignments, photographer briefs, and estimates, ensuring larger budget projects meet department goals.
  • Negotiate budgets with photographers and photography archives/individuals and be responsible for monthly and annual budget goals for your team.
  • Work with department leadership on the data and analytics for your team's output, enabling us to guide coverage decisions and to monitor the success of our work.
  • Manage team scheduling with Photo Dir. of Operations, including vacation and comp time.
  • Manage overtime assigning and approval for your reports.
  • Conduct performance reviews of your team.

You have:
  • An enthusiasm for good journalism and current events, coupled with keen news judgment and ethics.
  • Experience leading political coverage, including White House, Congress, elections and campaigns
  • Proven organizational, communication, leadership and cross-team collaborative abilities.
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines.
  • Strong experience prioritizing best opportunities for visual stories using judgment based on newsroom and departmental strategy and resources.
  • Deep knowledge of responsive design and best practices for building stories for mobile devices.
  • Familiarity with audience data tools and strategies for encouraging readers to engage with digital content
  • Thorough working knowledge of web tools and programs, including content management systems, Photoshop, PhotoMechanic, video editing tools, FTP, and social media tools.
  • Experience with news gathering and research tools.
  • A minimum of 8 years experience in a newsroom, including ideally at least two years in a leadership role.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter explaining how you would approach the job, and 3 examples of your best work by June 26. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early submission as the position may be filled before the deadline.
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Business Area:
Dow Jones - News - WSJ
Job Category:
Editorial/Journalism
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Base Pay Range: 140,000 - 150,000
We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.
For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

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