Photo Editor

This is a Full Time Job

We are seeking a highly organized and creatively driven Photo Editor to join our visuals team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of music culture, a sharp editorial eye, and the ability to produce, curate, and manage imagery that reflects Billboard’s distinctive voice.

Responsibilities:
Editorial & Web Photo Production
• Field all original photo requests from editors, writers, and art directors for Billboard’s website and social platforms.
• Research and source images for editorial, design, and social teams to create graphics, composites, and illustrations for special packages such as mid-year and year-end lists, charts rankings, and power lists.
• Maintain relationships with record labels, PR firms, and artist representatives to ensure the most current and legally cleared images are available for use.
• Track and verify all editorial image usage on Billboard.com and social channels, ensuring editors use approved imagery with proper credits, captions, and sizing.
• Assist with the rollout of each print magazine issue online, ensuring consistency in visual standards, captions, and credits between print and digital.

Photo Shoots & Events
• Coordinate original photo shoots – from booking photographers and negotiating rates to overseeing post-production and delivery.
• Create shared image links of all original photo shoots, including photo and social credits, to distribute to talent, publicists, PMC PR, and editorial teams for social and promotional use.
• Edit and prep images from Billboard events for immediate publishing on web and social platforms; attend events to ensure key talent and executives are properly photographed and captioned.
• Support event coverage and award show publishing, including some weekend and late-night work as needed.

Visual Storytelling & Creative Ideation
• Brainstorm, pitch, and produce new photo galleries regularly to drive traffic and engagement on Billboard.com.
• Continually update and optimize evergreen galleries featuring iconic artists, music moments, and industry leaders.
• Collaborate with the creative, editorial, and social teams to develop strong visual narratives that enhance storytelling across platforms.

Photo Research & Licensing
• Negotiate image rates and usage rights for freelance and archival imagery.
• Track, process, and maintain accurate documentation for all photo usage, rights, and payments.
• Assist the print magazine team with photo research and visual sourcing when needed.
• Maintain Billboard’s digital asset management system for efficient organization and retrieval of images.

Requirements:
• 4–6 years of experience in photo editing, photography production, or visual content management – preferably in music, entertainment, or lifestyle media.
• Strong understanding of image licensing, copyright, and digital rights management.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom) and digital CMS tools.
• Proven ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to coordinate across multiple departments.
• A strong creative sensibility and deep passion for music, culture, and visual storytelling.
• Familiarity with event coverage and talent relations is a plus.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for live events or award show coverage.

At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.