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Picture Editor

Date posted: March 23, 2015
Company: The Sunday Times Magazine
Salary: $ NEGOTIABLE
Work type: Full time
Procure Global Reference: PGREF962

Position description

he Sunday Times Magazine is seeking a picture editor to join a high performing team. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Edit and research photographic features as directed, domestically and internationally across a wide range of genres, through to publication
Communicate effectively with the Director of Photography on current and upcoming projects to ensure that the photographic coverage, and any conceptual treatment, is appropriate for each feature, and to prioritize work appropriately
Contribute to the production, research, forward planning and/or commissioning of the visual elements for the signature pages of the Magazine
Liaise with the Magazine Editor and Commissioning Editors on a regular basis to continuously assess daily needs and long-term planning
Produce photo shoots: cast and hire talent, manage stylists, prop designers, secure locations and permits, orchestrate shoot logistics, select wardrobe, scout, and all other aspects of production
Effectively manage photographic shoot budgets, negotiate licenses, buy-outs, process invoices, and ensure all the photographic team observe best practice in a timely manner
Maintain long-term relationships with photographers, and also develop new talent
A “brand ambassador”, representing the title internally and externally – including meeting advertisers and industry representatives
Be a positive and engaged member of the Magazine and Picture desk

Skills and Experience:

Excellent working knowledge of photographic agencies, ideally with desk experience on a national magazine, national newspaper or agency as appropriate
Must have a strong understanding of copyright law and image licensing
Advanced level of experience of digital acquisition, industry standard editing tools and social media platforms
Excellent budget and negotiating skills
Strong and extensive network of industry contacts across multiple genres
Wide knowledge of the photographic industry
Experience of commissioning and editing photography shoots
Outstanding aesthetic and visual sensibility
Ability to juggle multiple projects across platforms and meet deadlines
Excellent creative, communication and organizational skills, reliable, good attention to detail
Ability to work as part of team on a small but very hard-working desk
Confident self-starter, organized and a good problem-solver, able to eliminate obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches

Please apply with CV and covering letter by March 30.

About Us,

News UK is a great company full of talented, dedicated and creative people. We are a company which has journalism at its very heart. Our newspapers and associated websites are some of the most powerful media brands in the English speaking world, reaching 30 million people each week. They are very different products with different values and different strengths, but all are united by a commitment to independent journalism that connects with our customers.

News UK is a company which thrives on pace. Our people stretch themselves on a daily basis, challenging the status quo to produce the best service possible to our readers and customers. We embrace creativity and initiative and we have some of the most talented people in the industry.

If you want to work for one of the world’s most exciting, challenging and creative media organizations then News UK is the place to build your career.

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