Forbes is hiring a
Temporary Photo Researcher

Summary

Join Forbes as a Photo Researcher and contribute to the editorial team's creative direction, working on feature stories and large-scale lists like 30 Under 30. The ideal candidate has a great eye for photography, enjoys finding unexpected images, and is skilled in file organization and production work.

Requirements

• BA/BFA in Photography or related field with 3-5 years of experience at a media or editorial publishing company
• Comfortable working within a DAM system
• A portfolio that demonstrates an eye for storytelling, excellent taste, a passion for photography and a keen sense of what will perform well across different digital platforms
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player with strong communication skills
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced breaking news environment under tight deadlines
• You enjoy staying current on creative trends and industry technology, sharing findings with the department to facilitate new ways of thinking, working and problem solving

Responsibilities

• Ensure a consistent style of photography across all platforms that aligns with Forbes’ Brand Guidelines
• Photo Research for feature stories and lists
• Research, edit and license imagery from stock sources, photographers and external sources
• Research, organize and license headshots for notable Forbes lists, including 30 Over 30, 50 over 50, the Forbes 400, America’s Richest Self-Made Women, top athletes and more
• Collaborate with Forbes international partners to update headshots or provide US images
• Aid in the creation of timelines for photo deliverables on lists in collaboration with Sr. Photo Editor and Project Managers
• Aid in the flow of post-production on photography for lists by suggesting retouching improvements, creating diptychs and resizing photographs
• Proper image crediting and file organization on the Forbes’ servers and Digital Asset Management System (DAM)
• Knowledge of The Forbes Collection archival imagery dating back 10+ years
• Knowledge of Forbes Event Photography systems and workflow
• Distribute photos to internal colleagues such as editorial, PR, video, sales, marketing, etc …

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule for our employees. Some roles may be fully remote (within the U.S.) if it aligns with the needs of the position