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.

Typical wage range: $70k - $80k. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You‘¦

PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meeting employees’ needs, we are currently launching a new Flexible Vacation Policy.

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.

About Billboard:

Billboard is the world's most influential music publication, providing breaking news, charts, reviews, and insights that define the music industry. For over 130 years, Billboard has been the definitive source for music industry professionals, artists, and fans worldwide. As part of Penske Media Corporation's portfolio, Billboard combines its rich editorial heritage with cutting-edge digital innovation, reaching millions of readers across multiple platforms. Billboard's iconic charts, including the Billboard Hot 100, remain the global standard for measuring commercial music success, while its editorial content shapes conversations about music culture, business, and artistry.