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Dow Jones Photo Editor, Barron's (6 Month Contract) in NEW YORK, New York
Job Description:
Barron's is seeking a passionate visual storyteller with a deep background in photo research to cover a 6-month maternity leave beginning September 3rd. The ideal candidate is able to dig deep to find supporting images for highly complex financial and business stories. This Photo Editor will be part of a three-person photo team and will report to the Director of Photography.
This full-time hybrid role is based in NYC, in office 3 days per week, and will be covering the 8am-4pm shift.
We're looking for somebody who has…
5+ years in an editorial department or newsroom role
Great communication skills
Excellent journalistic judgment and integrity
Knowledge of news, politics, finance
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, juggling and meeting hourly, daily and weekly deadlines
Experience producing different genres of photography (with an emphasis on strong portraiture)
Great image research and editing skills, with a refined eye for engaging photography
Experience contracting with and negotiating with both freelance photographers and photo agencies, managing contracts and invoices for assignments made
An existing network of artists with the ability to identify fresh and emerging talent
Attention to detail in matching photos to news relevance, tone of the article and style of brand
Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop required
Ability to create photo illustrations and to shoot in studio a plus
Pay Range:
Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Business Area: Dow Jones - W&I - Barrons Newsroom
Job Category: Non Employee
Union Status:
Non-Union role
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Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
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Req ID: 42317