Experienced Photo Editor with a decade of expertise in photojournalism and digital media. Adept at managing photo research, editing, and creating compelling imagery for various platforms, including online content, print publications, and social media. Proficient in negotiating photo pricing, producing photo galleries, and coordinating photo shoots. Passionate about blending news, pop culture, and visual storytelling to engage and inform audiences.

Experience
Senior Associate Photo Editor, The Sun US --  NYC, April 2020- September 2024
  • Conduct photo research and pitch photos for online content, ensuring alignment with editorial needs and audience interests.
  • Negotiate pricing for exclusive photo content, optimizing cost-efficiency while securing high-quality imagery.
  • Create and edit imagery/composites for online content, enhancing visual appeal and engagement.
  • Managed Night Shift & Weekends: Oversaw a team of 5 photo researchers during night shifts and weekends, ensuring seamless coverage of daily news and high-priority events.
  • Team Leadership: Provided guidance and support to team members, coordinating tasks, setting priorities, and ensuring timely delivery of photo content.
  • Photo Content Management: Pitched and curated photo content for breaking news and feature articles, effectively managing exclusive photography to meet editorial needs.
  • Breaking News & Live Events: Actively contributed to coverage of breaking news events, red carpet events, and awards shows, both live and in real-time, ensuring high-quality imagery and timely publication.
  • Editorial Collaboration: Worked closely with editors to align photo content with editorial objectives, enhancing the visual impact and relevance of news stories and features.
  • Quality Control: Ensured the accuracy and consistency of photo content, including live event coverage, by implementing rigorous quality control measures.


Associate Photo Editor, American Media—NYC March 2018 - March 2020
  • Conducted photo research and built articles and galleries for Us Weekly Digital and RadarOnline,
  • covering topics— celebrity news, breaking news, true crime, entertainment, parenting, lifestyle, and fashion.
  • Worked closely with editors to produce and post content within the CMS, managing daily photo edits for celebrity galleries, red-carpet events, and awards shows.
  • Negotiated pricing and curated exclusive photo content for multiple sites, including Us Weekly, Radar Online, OK!, Star, and National Enquirer.
  •  Created imagery art for Instagram Stories and posts, and managed media blasts and newsletters for exclusive stories for Us Weekly, Radar Online, OK!, Star
  • Pitch photos for online content for all sites. 
  • Creating Video codes using JW player for sponsored content for select articles & galleries.


Photo Editor, BET Digital—NYC, 2015- 2017
  • Conducted photo research for online verticals, including celebrity, music, lifestyle, sports, news, viral news, and video.
  •  Collaborated with editors to build stories within the CMS, creating photo galleries and sourcing images for video content.
  • Negotiated pricing with agencies and handled billing and administrative tasks for the photo department.
  • Edited imagery and built photo galleries for awards shows — BET Awards, Hip Hop Awards, and other tentpole events onsite  & other major award shows.
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Photo Assistant, Bauer Teen Group, Englewood Cliffs, NJ — 2014-2015
  • Conducted photo research for celebrity-based stories across major teen titles 3 major teen titles (J-14, M, and Twist) as well as all special issues (AstroGirl, QuizFest and Yikes!, and Animal Tales)
  • Executed photo research for celebrity-based stories that include paparazzi, red carpet, and stock imagery for all magazines.
  • Maintained and organized the photo archive, wrote and managed photo credits, and negotiated pricing for exclusive photo content.
  • Assisted with pitching photos for editorial content and managing billing based on photo usage.
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Photo Researcher Intern, Adweek Magazine—- NYC, 2013-2014
  • Conducted photo research for print and web articles, ordered prints and hi-res files, and compiled photo credits.
  • Assisted with prop scouting and managing billing based on photo usage.


Education
  • The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA — B.A. Visual Journalism, 2013 Minor in English
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Key Achievements and Skills
  • Efficient Coverage: Successfully managed a team to deliver comprehensive photo coverage for breaking news and high-profile events, contributing to a 20% increase in real-time content production.
  • Exclusive Content Handling: Negotiated and secured exclusive photography for major articles, enhancing the publication’s visual appeal and audience engagement.
  • Live Event Success: Played a crucial role in the live coverage of major red-carpet events and awards shows, ensuring timely and impactful photo coverage.
  • Photo Editing & Research: Expertise in sourcing, editing, and presenting high-quality images for online and print content.
  • Digital Asset Management (DAM) & CMS: Proficient in using DAM systems, CQ, CMS, and WordPress for producing and managing content.
  • Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Media Grid, IDS, Quicktime, JW Player, and Photo Mechanic.
  • Imagery Creation: Silhouetting, retouching, color correction, and creating engaging imagery for social media.
  • Video & Graphics: Basic knowledge of Final Cut Pro, InDesign, Illustrator, and GIF creation.
  • Photography & Production: Experience with Nikon DSLR cameras, photo shoot production, prop scouting, and model casting.
  • Negotiation & Pricing: Expertise in pricing and negotiating fees for exclusive photo content.