W Senior Visuals Editor

Bustle Digital Group

Bustle Digital Group

New York, NY, USA
Posted on Sep 12, 2025
W Magazine is seeking a Senior Visuals Editor to join the Visuals & Content team for print feature content. The ideal candidate will have strong production, communication, and organizational skills and a vast knowledge of fashion and photography to fully execute all aspects of a shoot, and work in a fast-paced, detail oriented environment. The role will work with the Executive Visuals & Content Director and Executive Editor in executing mid to large scale shoots and projects. A broad-ranging understanding of pop culture, fashion, photography, and entertainment is key for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with W’s Executive Visual & Content Director on commissioning and production for all print feature stories for all 7 Volumes annually
  • Produce all feature stories from inception through completion
  • Responsible for all bookings of photographer, stylist, hair, makeup, manicure, set design and local production (if applicable)
  • Responsible for all administrative needs for contracts, booking agreements, invoices etc.
  • Effectively communicate and coordinate shoot direction internally and externally Responsible for adhering to and managing individual shoot budgets and negotiations with vendors and creative talent
  • Schedule management and quality check of all post production assets
  • Producer on set for photoshoots in NYC
  • Oversee Assistant Visuals Editor
  • Communicate and manage lo-res, edit, and HR deadlines with photographer
  • Work with the art department and production team on managing image orders, retouching notes, and organization of final images
  • Work with the legal team on photographer and talent contracts
  • Coordinate and manage weekly departmental production updates to the editorial staff
  • Responsible for preparing all assets and social credits for digital release
  • Responsible for reviewing and confirming team credits and captions
  • Collaborate interdepartmentally with video team to accompany photoshoots (if applicable)
  • Assist with various W large-scale initiatives (i.e. W’s 50th Anniversary Book, W events, etc.)

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of photo production experience with strong understanding of editorial photography
  • Has very strong production skills, organization, and wide variety of industry contacts
  • Able to manage several projects simultaneously with various lead times
  • Understands visual trends in photography, fashion and webHas a strong grasp of what’s new, what’s trending, and how it relates to W's brand narrative
  • Proficient in Photoshop, Bridge and Google Suite