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Senior Photo Editor Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

$57K - $75K/yr

Reporting to the Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Communications, this role supports Auster ... Basic media relations, website content management, analytics and photo editing experience preferred.

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Reports to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications on other duties such as captioning ... editing/mixing equipment; handheld video and photo equipment. * Provide in person, video (Zoom ...

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How much do senior photo editor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior photo editor in Arizona is $77,449.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,600.00 and $97,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior photo editor?

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 senior photo editor do?

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 as a senior photo editor?

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 are the most commonly searched types of Photo Editor jobs in Arizona? The most popular types of Photo Editor jobs in Arizona are:

Marketing and Communications Specialist

Ambgroup

On-site

$57K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

About AMB West

We believe that Montana's unique ability to connect people to one another and to nature has the power to build stronger, healthier, and happier communities, and that we have a role in preserving Montana's beauty for future generations. Like all of the businesses within the Blank Family of Businesses, AMB West is a highly purpose-driven organization devoted to positively impacting the lives of its guests. AMB West consists of Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, West Creek Ranch, Paradise Valley Ranch, and Auster at Dome Mountain.


The Employee Experience

You willwork hard, alongside fellow staff and the management team, as we tirelessly strive to provide our guests with the most incredible experience possible;you will play hard, getting to experience the endless recreational opportunities and natural wonders that Yellowstone country has to offer; and you will experience all of this with a group of adventurous, hard-working, personable and fun-loving peoplethat will become lifelong friends.


Ideal Candidate

Our associates are personable, adventurous, hard-working, honest, and are willing to pitch in when they see that a helping hand is needed. Whenevaluating applicants, a desire to learn, serve, and maintain a positive attitudeis most important. However, preference will be given to those who have prior hospitality, food and beverage, or customer service experience.


If you're excited about being part of a new venture with strong values and a sense of place, we'd love to hear from you.


Employee Perks
  • Competitive pay
  • Health benefits, PTO, 6% matching 401k and more for full-time associates
  • Employee discounts

Getting Here and Getting Around

Our associates will be responsible for providing their own transportation to and from work.


Job DescriptionReporting to the Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Communications, this role supports Auster's launch and future communications and marketing needs across AMB West. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, creative thinker and detail-oriented project coordinator who can capture content, manage social media, organize assets, track deadlines and keep projects moving.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications:

  • Support marketing and communications efforts across AMB West properties, working closely with internal stakeholders, agency partners and vendors.
  • Write, edit and proofread brand-aligned copy for social media, email, web, print and internal communications.
  • Assist with website updates, content accuracy, tracking and basic reporting.
  • Provide administrative support, including calendars, meeting notes, timelines, approvals, vendor coordination and marketing workflows.

Social Media Management:

  • Support AMB West social channels, with potential ownership of Auster at Dome Mountain's social presence.
  • Develop content calendars and ensure posts are timely, accurate, brand-right and aligned with property priorities.
  • Capture on-site photo and video content including Reels, Stories, guest experiences, events and community storytelling.
  • Create platform-specific captions, Reels, Stories, carousels and short-form video concepts.
  • Apply social media best practices, including hashtags, tagging, scheduling, community management and performance insights.
  • Monitor engagement, trends, comments and platform updates to recommend content improvements.

Content Capture & Digital Library Management:

  • Build and maintain a content capture calendar, including outreach, scheduling, shot lists and follow-up.
  • Coordinate photo and video shoots, including logistics, vendor communication, asset review and usage tracking.
  • Maintain a searchable digital asset library for photography, video, brand files and approved materials.

Community Relations:

  • Support Montana community relations through event support, partner storytelling, messaging and follow-up materials.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Hospitality or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 1-3 years of experience in communications, marketing, social media, hospitality, public relations or a related role.
  • Comfortable using Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite to create polished, brand-consistent materials. Basic understanding of Photoshelter preferred but not required.
  • Strong understanding of Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, short-form video, social copywriting, scheduling tools and basic reporting.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage calendars, deadlines, digital assets, approvals, vendors and multiple priorities.
  • Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to adapt tone by audience and channel.
  • Basic media relations, website content management, analytics and photo editing experience preferred.

Skills & Attributes

  • Creative thinker with strong visual instincts, sound judgment and a good eye for storytelling opportunities.
  • Highly organized, proactive and dependable, with strong follow-through.
  • Able to work independently, collaborate across teams and stay focused in a fast-moving environment.
  • Genuine interest in hospitality, Montana, community and brand storytelling.