Junior Field Editor

Junior Field Editor

Location: New York, New York (Hybrid)

Type: Full-time/Permanent

Who You Are:

We are hiring a Junior Field Photo Editor to join our team! Are you a Photo Editor professional who is seeking to play an integral role in the content that is created at live events and captured by Getty Images? In this role, you are an essential part of a tight-knit Field Editing team that plays a vital role in producing the imagery you see published around the world. If you are a positive relationship builder, a natural-born collaborator, and have a passion for Photography and Entertainment, we would love to meet you! Reporting to the Manager of East Coast Editing, you will be a key part of the broader North American field editing team handling entertainment assignments across many different regions.

• Lead the photo editing production for entertainment events, including large-scale major events.
• Understanding business goals and needs, including:
• Editorial integrity policies.
• Speed to market deadline editing.
• Working with clients and customers.
• Developing and carrying out bespoke workflows.
• Understanding the technology and equipment required for each assignment.
• Cross-functional presence working alongside Sales, Event Support/Technology, Video, and Photographer teams.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the entertainment industry.
• Proficient understanding of Mac and PC operating systems including the ability to set up small networks and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Familiarity with wireless transmit workflows.
• Proficiency in photography and photo editing software such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Photo Mechanic, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to prioritize multiple priorities, workflows, and clients.
• Exceptional leadership skills and solutions-based attitude.

• High-end retouching experience.
• Video editing capabilities.
• Well-versed in social media and content creation
• Experience with Canon, Nikon, and Sony camera bodies.

• Unusual work hours including nights and weekends.
• Some local and international travel may be required.
• Comfortable working remotely and on location.
• Frequent sedentary work that primarily involves sitting; Time of each will vary.
• Constant operation of computer for potentially long durations.
• Constant assessment of accuracy and thoroughness of the work assignment.

There’s a story in every picture, a narrative in every frame. 

We believe in the power of visuals. As a leading visual content creator, our three brands–Getty Images, iStock, and Unsplash–offer a full range of content solutions to meet the needs of any customer, whatever their size, location, or budget. Whether the goal is commercial or philanthropic, revenue-generating or society-changing, market-disrupting or headline-driving, our visuals help any brand, business, or organization communicate more effectively with their target audience and urge them to action. In other words, we know how powerful an image or video can be—and that it can move the world. 

Working at Getty Images 

Our goal is to be one of the best places to work globally, which means we’re dedicated to providing experiences and resources that allow you to do your best work. Foundational to our culture are our Leadership Principles, which are the shared values that guide how we come together to do our work. We raise the bar and collectively bring solutions while exercising trust, transparency, and care. We actively reject biased behavior and are inclusive of different voices, perspectives, and experiences. We focus on our customers and deliver on our commitments and commercial goals. 

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that prioritizes delivering results efficiently and using time wisely, so that all employees can achieve balance between commitments to the company and health and well-being in our lives. We value the importance of rest and recovery ranging from company-paid holidays to time away from work. Our flexible time off policy is above industry standard. We offer premier benefits with options including above-market competitive medical, dental, vision, health plan savings accounts, life and disability plans, global employee assistance programs, legal, pet, home, and auto coverage at preferential group rates and discounts, as well as retirement and financial education and tools. Full-time employees working at least 25 hours per week are eligible for these programs and health benefits on the 1st of the month following their date of hire.  

Getty Images Holdings, Inc is a publicly traded company, and its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "GETY". You may be eligible to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which allows employees to purchase company stock at a 15% discount to market. 

Our employees’ growth, development, belonging, and engagement are important investments. We offer learning experiences ranging from leadership development, diversity and inclusion training, mentoring programs, a high potential program, and professional and skills development. We prioritize staying connected in our hybrid-working world and encourage participation in global morale events and local gatherings, as well as finding community in one or more of our Employee Resource Groups. Learning about our business is paramount, and our open and transparent culture means you’ll have direct access to experts and senior leaders via open forums, all hands, and content hours. 

Getty Images believes that diversity is critical to our success in moving the world and is committed to creating an inclusive, mutually respectful environment that celebrates diversity. We seek to hire based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Getty Images is an equal-opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.