Lauren Steel
Photo Editor at The New York Times
- Role
- Photo Editor at Amazon
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lauren Steel
Experienced photo editor, visual consultant, and curator with 20+ years shaping award-winning photographers across editorial and commercial landscapes. Skilled in leadingvisual teams, driving operational efficiency, and cultivating strong relationships withphotographers worldwide. Recognized for innovative thinking and strong thoughtleadership in the ideas space. Current photo editor to The New York Times and Amazon’sglobal communications team, with a record of producing ambitious cross-platform visualcontent rooted in editorial integrity.SKILLS SUMMARYVisual Content Producer and Curator – Develop and execute visual strategies; assign video and illustrations; create and manage budgets for photographers, and editorial, corporate, and commercial clients Project Manager – Pitch, produce, execute, and deliver editorial, corporate, and commercial assignments worldwidePhoto Editor & Researcher – Assign for print and digital publications, pitches, archives, and marketing materials, including promos and portfoliosComputer Skills – Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, MS Office, Google Workspace, Asana, Airtable, and DAM systemsMentor – Identify emerging photographers and provide coaching for portfolios and individual projects
Experience
Photo Editor
Nov 2023 — Present · NY, US
Publish brand-owned content for a global audience on aboutamazon.com.Build and execute an editorially informed approach to showcasing Amazon’s achievements andinternal processes, aligning messaging across teams through education and strategic guidance.Identify existing content for brand storytelling while conceiving and leading new productions,including visual art direction, to support storytelling across Amazon’s diverse businesses.Archive and organize bespoke imagery created for Amazon’s stories and events to ensureconsistent, accessible visual assets for future use.
Education
Boston University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Photojournalism
1994 — 1998
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