Photo Editor - Web researches, plans, and edits photography content for an organization. Works with creators, designers, writers, and/or editors to ensure content is selected and edited in a manner cohesive with the tone, content, and objective of the project. Being a Photo Editor - Web uses editing tools to process and retouch photos, coordinates the licensing of stock photography, and adheres to project budgets. Coordinates and adheres to a standard workflow including research, submission, content selection, editing, and publishing. Additionally, Photo Editor - Web typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Photo Editor - Web work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Photo Editor - Web typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Salary: Up to $65,000 dependant on experience.
We are looking for a Photo Editor to join us at Reach Plc, in this role you will support and help drive our use of engaging images on all platforms and across Reach titles.
Reach Plc is the UKs largest commercial news publisher. Were home to more than 130 trusted brands, from national titles like the Mirror, Express, Daily Record and Daily Star, to local brands like MyLondon, BelfastLive and the Manchester Evening News.
Since the start of 2023, we have been building out our US operation, headquartered at 200 Liberty St, New York. Weve launched three standalone brands in the Mirror US, Express US and the Irish Star, covering news, sport, entertainment, politics and lifestyle - all targeted at US audiences.
Were now entering a period of rapid growth, and are looking to add ambitious and dynamic talent to our teams.
So if you enjoy a rapid pace, a lively newsroom, a flat structure and the opportunity to work in a scale-up environment backed by the resources of a large organization, Reach Plc could be perfect for you!
We are happy to consider applications on a flexible working basis, and will always aim to accommodate requests where possible.
This role is a hybrid position working both from home and from our New York hub, we are therefore open to candidates commutable to New York. Please note in order to be suitable for this role you must be eligible to work in the US.
What will the role involve?
You will assist the Senior Photo Editor, sourcing and editing the relevant images for News, Showbiz and Features stories while keeping up to date with all things celebrity via newspapers, websites and magazines and liaising with photo agencies to secure images.
You will help maintain clear brand identities for all titles and keep images relevant to the reader along with embracing innovation, you will review existing ways of working and be pro-active in helping to move the Photo Hub forward. Searching for images requested by editors and photo editors to accompany news, feature or sports stories. Checking stories to make sure images are credited correctly and the best images have been used to illustrate the story.
Who are we looking for?
You have a good understanding of image usage rights when obtaining images from social media and the internet with a sound knowledge of Photoshop. You have a great eye for detail, experience in the photo industry - photo agencies, PRs and photographers and a keen interest in both photography and current affairs.
You have a great understanding of photos that have impact and add value to a story, the ability to work to tight deadlines with a calm and professional approach along with a thorough understanding of copyright, content licensing laws, IPSO, GDPR and IP rights associated with digital assets.
What can we offer you?
As well as offering a competitive salary and benefits you can also expect;
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested please apply early to avoid disappointment.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.