Photo Assignment Editor, Cox Enterprises

Cox Enterprises

Location:

United States, Atlanta

Category:

Media

Contract Type:

Not provided

Salary:

65500.00 - 98300.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is one of the most storied brands in journalism, with a legacy that stretches back over a century. Our MISSION is to be the most essential and engaging source of news and for the people of Atlanta, Georgia and the South, and we have a vision to transform this great institution into a modern media company. That’s where you come in. We are looking for a Photo Assignment Editor who has proven experience handling a wide range of visual coverage and assignments—from breaking news to entertainment. At the AJC, we cover a breadth of topics across local news, investigations, politics, education, features and sports (including high school, college, and professional teams). Our photographers work on daily, enterprise and investigative content, and their images are displayed across digital, social and print platforms. We are redefining our visual strategy, and this role is a key to our success. You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most accomplished journalists in the South and to help us establish a bold visual identity and storytelling style that helps define The AJC for the next generation. And, you’ll have a chance to live, work and play in one of the nation’s most dynamic, fastest-growing cities, home to the nation’s largest film and television production hub outside of Hollywood.

Job Responsibility:

Work with a team of photographers, freelancers, and our QC desk to visually capture stories within metro Atlanta and our three AJC bureaus in Savannah, Athens and Macon
Stay tied to the news cycle and strategize to build out daily, weekly, and monthly assignments to ensure we are making keen editorial decisions and prioritizing stories that require original photography
Collaborate closely with photographers, reporters and newsroom editors to ensure timely delivery of assets and keep social, video and graphics teams aware of photo opportunities
Use editorial judgement to make photo selections and decisions for social posts and sponsored series
Use editorial judgement and audience insights to edit and place photos within articles or content hubs
Find creative solutions to elevate visuals across platforms, overseeing section fronts, print pages, and home page visuals
Edit photos and identify opportunities to allocate graphic and video resources
Receive photography requests from reporters and editors and build out thoughtful, creative approaches to direct photo shoots and capitalize on the team’s strengths
Manage photography schedules, shoot locations, and credentials
Maintain internal databases and workflow systems to track and archive assets
Additional admin tasks as assigned by management

Requirements:

BA/BS with 4+ years of photography photo assigning and/or photo editing/selection experience
Master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience
Ph.D. with at least 1 year of experience
no degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in photography and photo assignment/editing
4+ years experience working in a newsroom strongly preferred
Experience covering high-profile events, such as sports championships and political conventions
Experience working on an assignment desk and contributing to making photo selection
Proven understanding of photojournalism and photography
Strong organizational skills and communication skills
Passion and excitement for news and digital content
Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines while juggling multiple projects
Ability to remain flexible in changing environments
Must be able to work an extended schedule as deadlines or the news cycle requires
Fast digital editing skills
Proficiency in photo editing software (ie: Photoshop, PhotoMechanic, Lightroom etc.) and FTP transmission

What we offer:

Generous compensation & bonus structure
Flexible time off policies
Amazing healthcare plans at low cost to you
Free access to Care.com
Funds to pay for classes, certifications or school
Free access to Calm + counseling for mental wellbeing
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations
seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members
Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 26, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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