Senior Photo Editor

ESPN is seeking a highly skilled Senior Photo Editor to lead our Visual Storytelling division. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving live news coverage and journalism, utilizing editorial expertise, strong communication skills, and analytical data to visually impact breaking-news stories.

• Lead live news coverage efforts for ESPN, in tandem with editorial and audience engagement teams.
• Supplement existing ESPN content and content strategy through the use of live sports photography and photo research.
• Exercise sound editorial judgment and situational awareness to meet tight deadlines, drawing on extensive past experience.
• Speak the language of story editors and sports fans, leveraging in-depth knowledge of current and trending major sports stories.
• Identify valuable breaking-news stories and enhance them visually.
• Lead a room when needed via clear and direct verbal and written communication skills.
• Independently problem-solve in real time.
• Understand and implement ESPN editorial standards and guidelines.
• Track and report story performance metrics.
• Manage several assignments at once, giving regular updates to inform the team.
• Meet multiple deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate coverage for content preparation, preview, and live event coverage.
• Direct and ensure consistent quality and style across all visual content produced by photo editors.
• Hold photo editors accountable to workflow and documentation standards.
• Assign and onboard freelance news and documentary photographers.
• Negotiate rights and rates, process and track invoices and payments.

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in journalism or a related field.
• Experience working in the live news cycle alongside editorial partners.
• Understanding of copyright laws and photo licensing standards.
• Fluent in Adobe Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, and other standard photo editing tools.
• Proficient in general digital photography best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable work-from-home setup with reliable internet connection.

• Expert-level knowledge of wire services, agencies, and non-traditional image sources.
• Strong organizational skills to set effective workflows and routines.
• Well-versed in content management and project management systems.
• Intellectually curious about learning new photo software.
• Journalistic experience with writing, reporting, and research.

• Position will require night and weekend shifts.