Photography Director, The Cut

The Cut is looking for a Photo Director to set and lead its visual strategy across digital, social, video, and print.

The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of experience in visual production and a deep understanding of photography, art direction, and visual storytelling, along with an enviable book of contacts across agencies, photographers, and creatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Setting the visual strategy for The Cut across print, digital, social, and video
• Providing clear visual direction, constructive feedback, and support to the photo team
• Spearheading all aspects of photo shoot production, from commissioning teams and liaising with vendors to ensuring each shoot is successful and on budget
• Tracking and maintaining the overall photo budget
• Managing workflow, including assigning work, overseeing workloads, and maintaining visual quality
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with editors, photo agencies, independent photographers, stylists, and studios
• Ensuring contracts, photo fees, and usage rights are in place for all images
• Collaborating with sales, partnerships, editorial, web, social, and video teams to ensure high-level visual execution across all platforms

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in visual production, photo editing, or a related field
• Strong people manager with a track record of inspiring and developing talent
• Excellent editorial judgment, with demonstrated experience managing teams to develop visual stories across platforms
• Proficiency in photo editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop
• Ability to travel on occasion for assignments and shoots

The salary range for this position is $175,000-$195,000 USD.