Senior Visual Editor, Visual Group

Job Description

Overview (Why This Role?)
The Hearst Visual Group is hiring a highly creative and detail-oriented Senior Visual Editor to join the team. This role will focus on supporting various Hearst brands, with a primary focus on Men's Health and Women's Health. The ideal candidate is an organized multitasker with a strong background in photo production, art direction and conceptual photo research. A minimum of four years of experience in a visual department or a similar media outlet is required. Experience or familiarity with the fitness and wellness space is a plus.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)
Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the US-including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, and Popular Mechanics-inspires, entertains, and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology, and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms. We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the world-and together, we are shaping what's next.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
• Commission photographers and produce shoots for print and digital.
• Lead production on set and have strong on-set art directing experience.
• Collaborate with the visual, art and editorial teams to conceptualize creative shoot concepts.
• Research photos for all sections of print and digital with a strong emphasis on conceptual imagery, food and portraiture.
• Manage shoot budgets effectively, ensuring projects stay within financial parameters while demonstrating resourcefulness in allocating and maximizing available resources.
• Input credits, pass hi-res files, book travel, prop style, generate photo contracts and certificates of insurance, create call sheets, etc.
• This role is currently based in the NYC office at least 3 days a week. No remote option.
Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• A minimum of five years of experience working in the photo department of a magazine or similar outlet.
• Must possess strong conceptual thinking skills with a background or experience in conceptual art and visual storytelling.
• Must have experience producing still life, fashion, celebrity and beauty shoots.
• This candidate must exhibit professionalism and have a proven ability to work effectively with others.
• Must be a strong photo producer and have experience art directing on-set.
• Must have good relationships with photographers, stylists and photo agents.
• Must be ambitious, proactive, detail oriented and have the ability to work in a fast- paced environment.
Benefits ( What We Offer)
• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
The base salary for this role is between $74,000 - $80,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-o1q354-216-73-216-86-42 in your application.