NBC News Digital is seeking a Photo Editor to join our Art and Photo Department. The Photo Editor will work closely with editors, reporters, and art directors to visualize our stories and brand on our digital platforms.
This shift is Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm GMT and based in London. This is a hybrid role, coming into the office at least three days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) a week.
Key Responsibilities
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Research, select and edit images for inclusion in stories and social media published on our digital platforms
* Monitor news agency feeds to identify strong images for breaking and developing news stories
* Edit and compose captions and headlines for photos and galleries on our digital platforms
* Create photo essays and photo galleries
* Commission photographers for international original assignments
* Work with multiple stakeholders and execute assignments from editors on a wide range of topics for all NBC News platforms
* Pitch and produce photo and art-driven stories for our websites and digital platforms
Qualifications
Skills and Experience
* Significant experience as a photo editor at a news organization, or a comparable body of freelance photo editing work
* Portfolio that demonstrates an eye for storytelling, concept, composition, and color
* Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
* Experience working in a CMS
* Ability to work on quick deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Must have a broad knowledge and curiosity about news, and a keen eye for spotting interesting and newsworthy visual content
* Understanding of journalism ethics, image copyright, and digital licensing
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and the post holder may be required to carry out any other tasks as requested and within capabilities.
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