W Senior Visuals Editor
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