Joanna Muenz Email & Phone Number

Queens, New York, United States

Serving the area of western Queens as a Parent Connector for non-profit PJ Library. Providing support, crafts, baking and activities to support PJ Library engagement and stories. Building community

Freelance photo editor for various brands ranging from global investment firms to non-profits.Clients include: Apartment Therapy, Invesco, NRDC.Children model casting for various brands: BuyBuy Baby, Skip Hop, Scholastic

Collaborated editorial team to illustrate various stories/features and pitch interesting visual concepts to elevate brand value/recognition. Produced and art directed all cover shoots and features, including those featuring a variety of celebrity talent. Special focus on visual representation, equity, and inclusion in casting.• Liaised with publicists for both print and digital needs and video.• Fielded a high volume of photo requests daily under tight deadlines.• Worked with Ad Sales team and Creative Director, developed concepts, and directed photography for joint ad/edit project for clients (GoRV’ing, Dreft, Banana Boat, Arm + Hammer).• Possess advanced knowledge and relationship with photo agencies, pricing structures, licensing terms.• Managed photographer contracts, invoices, and annual photo budget of six figures.• Hired and managed art and photo interns and freelancers oversaw a team of three.• Established and enforced on set covid protocols and systems, for safe remote and in-person shooting during covid19 pandemic.

New York, New York

• Lead production of multiple shoots per issue, ranging from cover shoots to lifestyle, food, and beauty in NYC, California and remotely.• Manage and mentor junior members of the photo team, schedule and run weekly department check- ins.• Extensively research and obtain images from photographer, stock sites and PR agencies; constantly seeking new image sources, photographers, or visual archives.• Cast child models and adults with a focus on diversity and representation in Parents Magazine. • Pitch visual and editorial story ideas, contributing to the growth and value of the brand.

Latina Magazine

• Recruit and hire new photographers and stylists for monthly articles and cover shoot.• Present story ideas and collaborate with editor at monthly pitch meetings.• Produce and execute shoots for entire monthly publication, including covers and features.• Extensively research and obtain images from photographers, stock sites and PR agencies.• Manage photographer contracts, invoices and monthly photo budget.• Manage the art/photo internship program.• Decreased photo department spending by 23% year-over-year by renegotiating space rates and production costs.

New York, New York

Blog about all things food, focusing on homemade treats, comfort foods, and foods we loved from grandma's kitchen

New York, Ny

•Hire photographers and conceptualize photo shoots for ‘You In Shape’ section of magazine throughout the country•Produce still life, conceptual, model and food shoots for front of book pages & feature sections•Obtain photo permits, insurance and permissions for shoot locations in New York and Puerto Rico•Coordinate photographer contracts and invoices•Maintain and update the photo budget grid and report to the General Manager monthly with reports•Research and negotiate prices with stock agencies and photographers on reuse of imagery

•Fulfill photo requests from Glamour.com bloggers and editors for stories, slideshows and special promotions to meet monthly publication.•Negotiate space rates and costs on editorial print and web usage images with photo•Collaborate with permissions and contract department to code final issue.•Research and purchase photographs from various sources including fine art institutions, presidential libraries, photographer archives and estates upon layout request.•Work independently to meet news, health, food, beauty and fashion creative requirements.• Utilize InCopy and K4 to flow in text and credits onto layouts in progress.•Photograph subjects for masthead and front of book fashion pages.

· Assist museum photographer, prepare/position work for shoot; proficiency in manual and digital photography. · Collaborate with Marketing/PR on developing promotional materials. · Digital photo enhancement utilizing Photoshop and other post production work. · Maintain museum archive. · Photograph sculpture on campus and Wellesley College decorative arts collection. · Document renovation of museum and fellowship program for publication purposes. · Strategize with Intern Coordinator on event planning and execution.

Ba, Studio Art

Food Studies, Science Of Food Flavors And Farming