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.