Senior Publicist/Photo Editor

Job Posting Title: Senior Publicist/Photo Editor Req ID: 10149276 Job Description: It’s the magic of immersing yourself in a motion picture masterpiece, or a new track from your favorite band, or the spectacle of a live Broadway show .    It’s   hard to define and even harder to create, but   that’s   what we do at   The Walt   Disney Studios .    Ours is a culture of innovation,   collaboration   and creativity .    We raise the bar, then step over it, blazing trails through the production and distribution of world - class entertainment around the globe .    If you want to   help   tell compelling, enduring stories through movies,   music   or stage plays, then we want to hear from you.   Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company,   live   with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals,   you’ll   have the opportunity to join a team   that’s   beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity   you‘ ve been looking for.   The Senior Photo Editor / Digital Photography Lead   is responsible for   shaping and executing a modern, digital-first photography strategy across film titles. This role oversees all photography—from production through release—while evolving the studio’s photo output to meet the demands of social platforms, digital media, and emerging visual culture. The ideal candidate brings strong editorial judgment, deep photography and post-production   expertise , and a forward-looking understanding of how imagery performs in social and digital spaces.   This is an IATSE Local 600 Publicist Guild position covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the   global lead for photography and image strategy   across assigned titles, working closely with PR, marketing, franchise, and international teams Manage studio photography on social media sites and experience in this arena Develop and execute   photo strategies and timelines   that prioritize digital, social, and press needs from first look through home entertainment Edit, curate, and distribute imagery   across global platforms, ensuring   timely   delivery of approved assets to domestic and international markets Come with strong relationship with social/upcoming photographers, leaning into a   digital- and social-native approach ,   optimizing   workflows, formats, and visual storytelling for modern platforms Oversee   publicity shoots, unit photography, premieres, and   special events , including art direction, photographer oversight, and final image   selection   Manage   talent and filmmaker photo approvals   in collaboration with publicists and coordinators   Oversee   image request systems (domestic & international) , special image requests, and press deadlines   Supervise   image distribution platforms and asset   pipelines, with a strong understanding of the Getty platform.  Manage stills and photography budgets in alignment with comparable film campaigns   Partner with internal teams and external vendors to ensure   consistent visual standards and brand alignment   across all imagery   Support awards campaigns and annual preview materials with curated photography assets   Digital & Social Leadership (Core Focus)   Drive a   digital-first photography mindset , ensuring imagery is   optimized   for social platforms, online press, and emerging media formats   Bring strong   social media photography   expertise , understanding how images perform across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X, and evolving channels   Maintain   relationships with up-and-coming social, editorial, and culturally relevant photographers , introducing fresh visual voices into studio campaigns   Identify   new trends   in   digital photography, visual storytelling, and social aesthetics , and apply them strategically to film publicity   Act as a key creative voice in evolving how the studio visually   represents   its films in the digital landscape   Qualifications:   Minimum     5+ years of photo editing experience , ideally within film, entertainment, media, or a related creative industry   Advanced   proficiency   in   Adobe Creative Cloud   (Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.)   Strong editorial eye with the ability to curate images for   press, digital, and social impact  Proven ability to   manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders   simultaneously   Deep understanding of   publicity, marketing, and talent-driven photography workflows     Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working across creative, marketing, and international teams   Passion for photography culture, emerging photographers, and evolving digital platforms   The pay rate for this role in Burbank, CA is $60.6581 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. Job Posting Segment: DEMRKTG Job Posting Primary Business: Studio Marketing - Publicity Primary Job Posting Category: Publicity Film/TV/Streaming Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Burbank, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-05-14