Senior Photo Editor

Job Title

Senior Photo Editor

People Inc. Travel Content (PITC) is looking for a creative, energetic, self‑motivated, and deadline‑oriented team player to join our award‑winning team. In this newly created role, the Photo Editor will report to the Creative Director of PITC and collaborate closely with other members of the Art, Photo, and branded content editorial departments. People Inc. Travel Content is an industry leader in custom lifestyle travel content that specifically supports destinations and attractions across the country.

This position will consistently deliver a high standard of client service, beautiful functional design, creative ideation and effective promotional packages—working within internal quality standards and exceeding client expectations. A strong desire to stay on top of trends in both photography and video is necessary, and a creative portfolio is a requirement for consideration.

The Photo Editor is responsible for planning the technical and creative details of all photoshoots and video shoots (with a primary focus on travel stories). Comprehensive photo plans, including a shot list, creative direction, lifestyle, lighting, and overall aesthetic, will be the number one focus of this role. Candidates must be comfortable with in‑market model sourcing, remote scouting, and communication with individual destinations and attractions.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Negotiate rates with photographers and monitor budgets.
• Collaborate with photographers and team members to develop concept and shot list before the shoot.
• Communicate vision to photographers, models, and other crew members in collaboration with Art Directors and Editors.
• Represent People Inc. Travel Content and ensure all aspects of photo shoots are proper.
• Support Midwest Living and People Inc. Travel Content teams in managing photo and video shoots across all print, digital, and social platforms.
• Understand each client’s visual language and photo style.
• Meet deadlines for all deliverables.
• Gather all location details and scouting, communicate logistics with shot locations, hire models, and direct the overall vision to photoshoot crews.
• Select images from photographer’s gallery to maintain the asset library and anticipate future client needs.

60% – Create photo and video shoots: budget, scheduling, outreach, outlining, scouting, communication with photo team, final image selections, client deliverables.
20% – Source new talent: photographers, videographers, models, stylists.
20% – Attend weekly meetings and collaborate with MWL/PITC content team; perform additional duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Marketing, Journalism, and/or equivalent experience.

Experience:

7+ years of editorial experience in a travel magazine or within a lifestyle/travel category, with emphasis on graphic design, photography, and art directing.

• Exceptional editorial storytelling and content across all media channels.
• Pre‑production focus / Managing distractions.
• Clear communication and attention to detail.
• Able to juggle multiple shoots at one time.
• Organized, reliable, and strategic time allocation.
• A passion for staying current on content trends.
• Collaboration‑minded team player.

Travel Required (Approximate): 30%.

People Inc. provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr. The Company participates in the federal E‑Verify program.

Remote: $75,000.00 – $90,000.00.