Photo Assignment Editor
Location
London
Business Area
News and Media
Ref #
10050160
Description & Requirements
Bloomberg LP has built a significant Media business spanning television, digital, magazine, radio and live event platforms across the globe! In the midst of a historic time in the Media industry, Bloomberg Media is growing its global footprint and reach through new innovations from Originals to New Economy.
We work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy we're known for. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. "Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces." We bring out the best in each other. And through our countless volunteer projects, we help bring out the best in the communities around us, too. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Photo Assignment Editor to join our News team. You will have excellent picture judgment, a creative eye and strong editorial skills, to join our Visual Media Team. You will have responsibility for identifying, conceiving and delivering competitive news images from the EMEA region for Bloomberg's multiple platforms - including mobile, digital, social - and global clients. The ideal candidate must work well under pressure, have excellent news judgement, be able to quickly pair photos to stories and have the technical skills required to process imagery.
We'll trust you to:
* Work side-by-side with our news desk collaborating daily with editors and photographers to deliver high quality imagery.
* Assign and lead news photographers internationally.
* Provide visual solutions for Bloomberg stories.
* Deliver and initiate ideas for photo assignments on a daily basis.
* Process a large volume of information, rapidly interpret text and match with appropriate imagery.
* Consider cultural sensitivities to make photo choices that are both accurate and tasteful.
* Lead legal issues involved with image licensing, permissions and privacy rights.
You'll need to have:
* Minimum of 5+ years relevant photo editing experience in a news environment.
* Advanced experience with image editing tools Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, FTP, and CMS/DAM publishing systems.
* Have a high level of interest and awareness of current affairs affecting global markets, economics, geopolitics, companies, government policy, business and finance
* Excellent verbal and proven written communication skills including the ability to write accurate captions.
* Experience in assigning and managing photographers in the field.
* An ability to research, select and attach imagery to stories.
* Experience with multimedia storytelling and video editing skills.
* Strong organizational, communication and collaborative skills.
We'd love to see:
* A strategic problem solver.
* A desire to take story-telling and the visual experience to the next level.
If this sounds like you:
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this:
Life at Bloomberg is many things, but it’s never dull. We're a truly global business with a truly diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive and collaborative, and provide a work environment that inspires our employees to be their best. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and programs to support you and your family through different life stages, from parental leave to generous retirement savings plans.
If indicated, please note that years of experience are a guide; we will consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary for the role.
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