Job Description
Picture editor, Style - MAT cover
The Sunday Times Style magazine is looking for a picture editor for a maternity cover contract.
The picture editor will work collaboratively with senior editors, designers and sub-editors to produce Style on multiple platforms.
The successful candidate will be an experienced picture editor or senior picture researcher for a national newspaper or magazine with excellent contacts. You will have a strong interest in fashion and current affairs and you will be able to demonstrate your visual creativity and your spark for storytelling.
Apply with a covering letter and your CV by February 3.
Responsibilities
* Pitching creative ideas to senior editors and providing alternative ideas where appropriate
* Partnering with the social media and audience engagement teams to produce engaging social media picture packages
* Investigating suitable exclusive content ideas or picture-led stories, including archive content
* Having a clear understanding of the editorial and visual objectives of Style magazine
* Ensuring that forward planning is managed effectively, especially for major events or exclusive stories on social media platforms and our website
* Commissioning photographers to produce distinctive images for digital and print picture packages
* Managing relationships with agencies and other external contacts to source or commission pictures as cost-efficiently as possible
* Ensuring all pictures published are editorially compliant and appropriately attributed
* Managing good working relationships with editors and production colleagues
* Manage the pictures budget for Style ensuring resources are used efficiently.
Skills and experience
* A qualification or strong experience in journalism or photography
* Experience working in the media at a newspaper, magazine or website or for a picture agency
* Demonstrable interest in fashion, celebrity, beauty, interiors and current affairs
* Strong understanding of social media platforms and how they can engage our existing audience and drive new subscribers to The Sunday Times
* Able to integrate audience data and adapt picture stories accordingly
* Experience establishing strong working relationships and building credibility with senior managers
* Creative problem-solving
* Highly organised and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
* A collaborative, flexible working style with experience working in partnership with design and production
* Strong understanding of usage rights, permissions and copyright
We offer a flexible working arrangement where employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days per week. For the remaining two days, there is the option to work remotely if desired.
Benefits
* Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
* Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
* Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
* Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
* ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme
* Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
* Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
* Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
* A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
* 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year
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