Photo Editor Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Photo Editor includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Coordinate with the editor and the team members to identify photography needs
Assign projects to photographers and keep track of the deadlines
Review photos, edit and make necessary changes
Decide which images to publish
Ensure all assignments are shot and edited on time for publication
Manipulate photos to achieve highest quality using the appropriate tools
Ensure all photo equipment is used properly and order supplies as needed
Liaise with editors, photographers and advertising reps and advise on future projects
Stay up to date with new image editing technologies

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Photo Editor duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Photo Editor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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