Assistant Picture Editor

• Creatively source highly engaging imagery and picture lead stories
• Research and edit picture packages ready for publication
• Scan photography wires and other sources such as social media to identifying the best images
• Support senior picture editors by working on a rota, operating across various roles including picture tasting, picture research and night picture editor shifts
• Processing and captioning published images concisely and correctly, ensuring factual information is accurate
• Liaise with digital publishers and editors to provide the best imagery within budget

• Experience of photo editing, commissioning, a good eye for composition - from building photo galleries to selecting front cover imagery
• Strong interest in photography, current affairs and culture
• Proficient in the use of social media as a journalism tool
• Experience of print publications, digital and content management systems
• Comfortable working as part of a team but able to work independently and use initiative
• Able to work quickly, accurately, to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Able to work to budget and maximise the usage of imagery from a wide variety of sources
• Strong editing and curation skills across print and digital
• Have experience of using Content Hub for Publishers image database. Experience of Adobe Authoring is also desirable
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of photo licensing contracts and operating within IPSO guidelines
• A proactive, creative 'can do attitude' is required

Experience of Adobe Authoring

• Dynamic working opportunities
• Medical cover
• Parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave)
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loans