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Avanti Press, Inc.

Art Director

New York, NY · On-site

$75K - $120K/yr

President, VP Product, Sr. Art Director, Managing Editor, Photo Editor, Art Buyer, Photo-Illustration Studio, and external photographers Company Description We are Avanti Press, The Global Humor ...

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 Television

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 ...

Fortune

Features & Enterprise Editor

New York, NY · On-site

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

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 · 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

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 ...

Condé Nast

Staff Editor

San Francisco, CA

$80K - $105K/yr

Reporting to WIRED's senior director, science, politics, and security, you'll work with an ... Coordinate with other WIRED teams on all aspects of the story process, partnering with photo/art on ...

Condé Nast

Staff Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

Reporting to WIRED's senior director, science, politics, and security, you'll work with an ... Coordinate with other WIRED teams on all aspects of the story process, partnering with photo/art on ...

SFMOMA

Senior Editor, Publications

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... the Senior Editor, Publications, is responsible for overseeing and implementing the planning ... photo shoots both on- and off-site, trafficking digital scans and transparencies, compiling related ...

AirSculpt

Senior Video Editor and Animator

Vienna, VA · On-site

$90/hr

AirSculpt is seeking a Senior Video Editor and Animator ! The primary focus of this role is video ... Still photo editing and simple graphic design knowledge Physical Demands: * Must be able to sit or ...

AirSculpt

Senior Video Editor and Animator

Houston, TX

$90/hr

AirSculpt is seeking a Senior Video Editor and Animator ! The primary focus of this role is video ... Still photo editing and simple graphic design knowledge Physical Demands: * Must be able to sit or ...

AirSculpt

Senior Video Editor and Animator

Dallas, TX · On-site

$90/hr

AirSculpt is seeking a Senior Video Editor and Animator ! The primary focus of this role is video ... Still photo editing and simple graphic design knowledge Physical Demands: * Must be able to sit or ...

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As of May 29, 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 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.

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.
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Senior Publicist/Photo Editor

Senior Publicist/Photo Editor

The Walt Disney Company

Burbank, CA

$60.66/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Walt Disney Company rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 124 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 47 rated entertainment

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Senior Publicist/Photo Editor

Req ID:

10149276

Job Description:

It's the magic of immersing yourself in a motion picture masterpiece, or a new track from your favorite band, or the spectacle of a live Broadway show.It'shard to define and even harder to create, butthat'swhat we do atThe WaltDisney Studios.Ours is a culture of innovation,collaborationand creativity.We raise the bar, then step over it, blazing trails through the production and distribution of world-class entertainment around the globe.If you want tohelptell compelling, enduring stories through movies,musicor stage plays, then we want to hear from you.

Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company,livewith a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals,you'llhave the opportunity to join a teamthat'sbeloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunityyou've been looking for.

The Senior Photo Editor / Digital Photography Leadis responsible forshaping and executing a modern, digital-first photography strategy across film titles. This role oversees all photography-from production through release-while evolving the studio's photo output to meet the demands of social platforms, digital media, and emerging visual culture. The ideal candidate brings strong editorial judgment, deep photography and post-productionexpertise, and a forward-looking understanding of how imagery performs in social and digital spaces.

This is an IATSE Local 600 Publicist Guild position covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as theglobal lead for photography and image strategyacross assigned titles, working closely with PR, marketing, franchise, and international teams

  • Manage studio photography on social media sites and experience in this arena

  • Develop and executephoto strategies and timelinesthat prioritize digital, social, and press needs from first look through home entertainment

  • Edit, curate, and distribute imageryacross global platforms, ensuringtimelydelivery of approved assets to domestic and international markets

  • Come with strong relationship with social/upcoming photographers, leaning into adigital- and social-native approach,optimizingworkflows, formats, and visual storytelling for modern platforms

  • Overseepublicity shoots, unit photography, premieres, andspecial events, including art direction, photographer oversight, and final imageselection

  • Managetalent and filmmaker photo approvalsin collaboration with publicists and coordinators

  • Overseeimage request systems (domestic & international), special image requests, and press deadlines

  • Superviseimage distribution platforms and assetpipelines, with a strong understanding of the Getty platform.

  • Manage stills and photography budgets in alignment with comparable film campaigns

  • Partner with internal teams and external vendors to ensureconsistent visual standards and brand alignmentacross all imagery

  • Support awards campaigns and annual preview materials with curated photography assets

Digital & Social Leadership (Core Focus)

  • Drive adigital-first photography mindset, ensuring imagery isoptimizedfor social platforms, online press, and emerging media formats

  • Bring strongsocial media photographyexpertise, understanding how images perform across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X, and evolving channels

  • Maintainrelationships with up-and-coming social, editorial, and culturally relevant photographers, introducing fresh visual voices into studio campaigns

  • Identifynew trendsindigital photography, visual storytelling, and social aesthetics, and apply them strategically to film publicity

  • Act as a key creative voice in evolving how the studio visuallyrepresentsits films in the digital landscape

Qualifications:

  • Minimum5+ years of photo editing experience, ideally within film, entertainment, media, or a related creative industry

  • AdvancedproficiencyinAdobe Creative Cloud(Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.)

  • Strong editorial eye with the ability to curate images forpress, digital, and social impact

  • Proven ability tomanage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholderssimultaneously

  • Deep understanding ofpublicity, marketing, and talent-driven photography workflows

  • Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working across creative, marketing, and international teams

  • Passion for photography culture, emerging photographers, and evolving digital platforms

The pay rate for this role in Burbank, CA is $60.6581 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

DEMRKTG

Job Posting Primary Business:

Studio Marketing - Publicity

Primary Job Posting Category:

Publicity Film/TV/Streaming

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-05-14

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About Walt Disney

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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