We are now looking for a picture editor to oversee the picture editing of the Filter – the Guardian’s independent product reviews and recommendations section, which offers our readers trustworthy buying advice and sustainable shopping ideas.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract or staff secondment.
About the role
* Work to tight deadlines to generate creative, engaging and appropriate images for the Filter
* Help shape the Filter’s visual identity in the strongest, most imaginative ways, across different platforms.
* Research, resize, upload and caption product photos; liaise with PR contacts
* Create cut outs and composite images for Filter articles, using Photoshop
* Commission original photography and video for products and features
* Brief and coach writers on photographing and videoingthe products they’re testing
* Create loops from video created by writers and photographers to embed within articles
* Provide social media assets
* Clear copyright and credits
About you
* Proven experience in picture editing, ideally within the national media online
* A desire to bring ambitious, creative thinking to how we present our journalism on the Filter, from illustrations to shoots to stop motion graphics; video; and social media content
* Thorough understanding of copyright and image licensing
* Confidence using Photoshop and Canva to edit images and video
* Knowledge of video editing software
* Knowledge of Figma for social media content
* Sound knowledgeof picture agencies and libraries and online archives
* Experience of commissioning photographs
* Experience of handling budgets and fee negotiation
* Demonstrable interest in photography and design
* A good network of contacts
* Ideally you will have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role.
We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 4th June 2026.
Benefits at the Guardian
* Six weeks of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
* Pension scheme: if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age).
* Two volunteering days annually and option of payroll giving.
* Season ticket loans are available.
* Life cover, income protection, and eye tests.
* Optional dental insurance.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies.
* IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.
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