Photo Editor - 5 Month Contract - London

at  Bloomberg

divAt Bloomberg News, photography brings our world class reporting to life. Its at the core of our coverage. Whether in the Amazon rainforest or in a semiconductor facility in Singapore, our mission is to dig deeper, visually, to help readers and clients better understand their world. From the macro drivers of business, economics and politics to the impacts of climate change, technology trends and big market moves, our imagery offers our readers unique and exclusive perspectives. If you’re interested in working quickly and collaboratively at the heart of a newsroom that moves markets and minds, we want to hear from you.
/divdivbrWe are looking for an experienced assigning photo editor to join the Photo Enterprise team on a short term contract basis for 5 months. This is a creative role that is central to the newsroom. You’ll collaborate closely with editors, reporters and photographers to visually shape enterprise stories, participating in the process from pitch to publication. The ideal candidate will have an excitement for news and a rigorous attention to detail — youre someone who is comfortable working in a fast paced environment and juggling multiple projects. You have an in-depth awareness of the photo industry and contemporary photography scene, plus an advanced knowledge of industry standard editing tools. The role is a full-time, on site, short term contract in London.brbrstrongWell trust you to: /strongbrdiv style=display: inline;ullispanAssign
photographers and videographers and source imagery for the Bloomberg terminal
and Bloombergs homepage/span/liliCollaborate with the wider newsroom using Bloombergs wholly-owned content,
available third-party content and web-based proprietary tools to illustrate a
variety of news stories for Bloomberg platforms/li/ul/div/divdivstrongYoull need to have:
/strong/divdivulli5+ years of relevant photo assigning/editing experience in an editorial news environment, spanning portraiture and reportage
/liliAdvanced knowledge of Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, FTP, CMS/DAM systems
/liliKeen awareness of the current events and decision makers affecting markets, economics, geopolitics, companies and government policy
/liliThe presence of mind to rapidly interpret text and match with appropriate imagery
/liliAn eye for detail and awareness of cultural sensitivities to make photo selections that are both accurate and tasteful
/liliFamiliarity with the legal issues involved with image licensing, permissions and privacy rights
/liliExcellent verbal and written communication skills
/liliDesire to excel in a fast-paced global environment and meet urgent deadlines
/li/ul/divdivstrongWed love to see: /strong/divdivulliExperience of graphic/web design, html/CSS, multimedia storytelling, Premiere Pro/Final Cut and audio
/liliInternational assigning experience
/liliStrategic problem solving and research skills
/liliThe desire to take visual presentation to the next level/li/uldivdivstrongIf this sounds like you: /strong/divdivApply if you think were a good match. Well get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: a href=https://www.bloomberg.com/professionalhttps://www.bloomberg.com/professional/a/div/div/divdiv
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