Photo Director

Location: Los Angeles, NY
Category: Other
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Job ID: 24910
Date Added: 04/06/2026

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A leader in the Media and Journalism industry is hiring a Photo Director in Los Angeles, CA for a full-time position, onsite 5 days per week.

Photo Director Perks:

  • Opportunity to lead and rebuild a photo desk at a major media organization
  • High-impact leadership role overseeing a team of editors
  • Work across both print and digital platforms in a fast-paced newsroom
  • Ability to shape workflow, standards, and editorial direction
  • Competitive compensation with relocation support available

Photo Director Requirements:

  • 8–10+ years of experience in photo editing within a newsroom environment
  • Proven leadership experience managing and developing editorial teams
  • Strong background across both print and digital media
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
  • Experience working with major photo agencies (AP, Reuters, paparazzi agencies)

Photo Director Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team of photo editors, providing structure and direction
  • Oversee photo selection, editing, and visual storytelling across platforms
  • Build and maintain relationships with external photo agencies and contributors
  • Ensure fast, accurate, and high-quality photo output under breaking news deadlines
  • Improve workflows, enforce standards, and elevate overall team performance

About Profiles:

An award-winning creative and marketing workforce solutions provider. Profiles places the highest caliber candidates in Fortune 500 companies and leading brands nationwide. Our specialized recruiters represent an elite group of skilled professionals for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire positions. Profiles is headquartered in Baltimore, MD with a remote staff of entrepreneurial individuals across the nation.

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