Magazine Photo Editor

Our client is looking for a Photo Editor to work on several regional publications. (Open-Ended Temporary contract).

This is the perfect opportunity for an Art Buyer looking to get into the Publishing field. This is NOT a position for recent grads. (This includes recent grads that have done work for University Newspapers and other Publications).

This person will:

Work with various Art Directors to obtain desired images.

Work with various Art Directors and editors to coordinate details of photo shoots.

Edit, color correct, etc all images until they are suitable for the desired "look".

Work in Photoshop and other relevant programs to prepare photos for final Editor sign-off/ press preparation.

Negotiate rates, set timelines, etc.


This position is approximately:

30% "hands on"

70% project management

100% communication


The required skill-set is similar to that of an Art Buyer.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS BELOW.

Client Description:
This company publishes the finest luxury lifestyle magazines in America, concentrating specifically on the greater Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Washington DC, Atlanta, San Diego, Orange County, Honolulu, and Napa-Sonoma metropolitan markets. Their magazines showcase the best of urban culture in an elegantly designed, oversized & perfect bound, glossy format.

Other Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS:

3+ years experience doing magazine/publishing page layout or comparable

Background in art purchasing is a plus

Knowledge and complete understanding of photography

A graphic design background

Ability to use Quark 6.5 with style sheets, master pages, etc

knowledge of color correction and use of photoshop

Samples of projects that you have worked on(samples should be uploaded to your www.aquent.com profile)

The ability to select and place photography

The ability to see the "big picture"

Superior project/time management skills

Superior ability to communicate effectively with other team members

Experience with vendor negotiations, etc.


About Aquent
Aquent is the world's largest marketing staffing firm. For twenty years we've been the leader in helping marketing organizations find the people they need, on a freelance and direct hire basis, and in helping marketing professionals find the rewarding assignments they want. We represent talent in virtually every marketing discipline, from brand managers to copywriters, from data analysts to web designers and we were the first staffing company to offer complete benefits to all employees, including health, dental and 401(k). Aquent has 70 offices in 17 countries with over 11,000 professionals working at more then 3,000 companies. We work with two-thirds of the fortune 500 and 90 of the Fortune 100. If you would like to learn more about Aquent, please visit us at www.aquent.com.
Aquent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.