Photo Editor - Digital News

Handle Recruitment

  • London
  • £22.00-25.00 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Fantastic new opportunity for an experienced Freelance Photo Editor to join a Leading Global Digital News Platform. The Photo Editor will work closely with editors, reporters, and art directors to visualise stories on the website and all digital platforms.Responsibilities:
  • Research, select and edit images for inclusion in stories published on the website & 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
  • Work with multiple stakeholders and execute assignments from editors on a wide range of topics for all platforms
Qualifications:
  • Photo editor experience at a news organisation
  • Portfolio that demonstrates an eye for storytelling, concept, composition, and colour
  • Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong written communication skills
  • 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
Hours are Fridays: 10am-6pm, Saturdays: 8am-2pm, and Mondays: 8am-2pm. Occasionally, up to 40 hours of fill-in coverage will be required. This is a one-year contract, with the option to renew an additional year.This role is based in London, with both remote and in-office capacity.Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Handle Recruitment