Assistant Photo Editor
WWE
Stamford, CTThis was removed by the employer on 5/12/2014 6:20:00 PM PST
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WWE Digital Media encompasses all WWE digital and print properties. We deliver an experience that revolutionizes the way people consume content across all devices. From web content to WWE apps to social media, WWE Digital Media provides our worldwide fans with 24/7 instant access to WWE.
WWE Magazine produces a monthly title, a WWE Kids magazine, as well as three Special Editions exclusive to newsstand each year. WWE Magazine is also available in fully interactive digital versions on all mobile and tablet platforms as well as the digital subscription services.
WWE is seeking a full-time Assistant Photo Editor to join our ever expanding Digital Media team. The Assistant Photo Editor will provide photography for a team of designers and content editors for WWE.com and other digital and print projects. We are seeking a problem-solver with strong organizational skills and a positive attitude.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience working in a photo department. The Assistant Photo Editor will contribute to upholding visual standards set by the Photography team and Creative Directors. Responsibilities include researching, organizing, editing photography, and retouching. The ability to work with minimal supervision to accomplish goals is essential. This role requires being on call and working some weekends as scheduled.
Responsibilities:
• Live edit, retouch, color correct, and resize images during broadcast
• Work occasional weekends and be on call when scheduled
• Retouch, color correct, and resize hundreds of photos per week for web galleries and articles
• Skill and enthusiasm for working in a fast paced environment
• Follow a detailed photographic style guide
• Acquire images from the WWE slide and digital archives
• Perform and/or coordinate other special project work as requested
• Learn WWE history and keep current with all WWE TV programs
• Pitch web gallery ideas and participate in creative meetings
• Ability to work under deadline on multiple projects
• Capable of taking direction and learning systems quickly and adeptly
• Other duties include stock photo research
Qualifications:
• 2+ years of professional experience in a photo department
• Technically proficient in processing, retouching and color correcting images
• Knowledge of optimizing graphics for web
• Skill and enthusiasm for working in a fast paced environment
• Able to multi-task and shift priorities as needed to address breaking news
• Able to work under deadline on multiple projects
• Able to take direction and learn systems quickly and adeptly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with WWE and the ability to shoot is a plus
• Bachelor degree or working equivalent