About Jessica Hober:
Dynamic, creative and resourceful creative professional. Specializing in art direction, creative project management + production, I am passionate about fresh ideas, collaboration, and turning insight into action. I have the vision and acumen to conceptualize a visual narrative and organize its many moving pieces into an actionable plan, pivoting seamlessly between brand identity and captivating original storytelling.
Experience
ALEXA Magazine Photo Editor
New York Post // 2012 - Present Day
- As a one-woman photo department, oversee all aspects of original photography and the curation of visuals for Print, Digital + Branded Content
- Assemble and direct teams in NY, LA, Miami and London
- Communicate efficiently with cross-functional teams, liaise and manage creative roadmap by strategizing and developing a clear working outline + visual narrative
- Proactively curate a rigorously selected roster of photographers and other resources with varying fees andskill sets; develop unique and creative approaches to visual storytelling while balancing brand and aesthetic goals
- Maintain a library of swipes to serve as ongoing inspiration and continually raise the level of photography from start up to present day
- Self-starter adept at brand networking, cold calling + wrangling out-of-the-box resources Synthesize information and resources, often independently, with the utmost professionalism and under the chaos and unpredictability of extreme deadline pressure
Photo Editor
New York Post // 2010 - 2012
- Work independently and in collaboration with a fast moving team to illustrate a large volume of stories in clever and impactful ways
- Sourced talent, location, styling + glam for photoshoots; implemented creative problem solving to accomodate various budgets while upholding the brand quality
- Simultaneously juggle short-term and longer-term projects for numerous sections, successfully working under multiple Managers with varying workflows + deadlines
- Assigned and directed staff and freelance photographers on assignment for News, Entertainment, Fashion, Real Estate, Travel and Special Sections
- Managed a nimble team of Researcher and Photographers, in-house photo studio, props closet and photographer scheduling
- Stepped up to fulfill multiple roles with flexibility and enthusiasm as needed during staff reductions
PhotoDesk Assistant / Photo Researcher
New York Post // 2007 - 2010
- Provided direct assistance to the Managing Photo Editor while simultaneously supporting the Photo Department in its entirety
- In a fast paced newsroom responsible for iconic headlines like “Headless Body in Topless Bar,” I quickly honed my skills and found my moxie
- Coordinated photoshoots, curated visuals, negotiated licensing terms and fees Scheduled & organized NYFW access for photo staff and freelance teams
- Assisted with departmental and corporate event production
- Proactively identified and tagged images in DAM system for archival and retrieval
- Actively collaborated with the Legal Dept to draft contracts for artists and production
- Managed departmentalinvoices, contracts, call-sheets and insurance
Education
EDUCATION + GROWTH
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Denison University
Granville, Ohio
2003
TOKYO, JAPAN
EFL Instructor
2004-2007
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