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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Newspicture Editor to join our dynamic news team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for compelling images that tell a story and enhance the written content. As a Newspicture Editor, you will be responsible for selecting, editing, and arranging photographs for various news platforms, including print, online, and social media. You will work closely with reporters, photographers, and other editors to ensure that the visual elements of our news stories are engaging, accurate, and timely. Your role will also involve managing a team of photographers, coordinating photo assignments, and maintaining an organized archive of images. The successful candidate will have a strong background in photojournalism, excellent technical skills in photo editing software, and a deep understanding of the ethical considerations in news photography. You should be able to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously. If you are passionate about visual storytelling and have a knack for finding the perfect image to complement a news story, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Select and edit photographs for news stories.
- Collaborate with reporters and photographers to ensure visual content aligns with the story.
- Manage a team of photographers and assign photo coverage.
- Maintain an organized archive of images.
- Ensure all images meet ethical and legal standards.
- Edit photos using software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
- Coordinate with the design team to integrate images into layouts.
- Review and approve final images before publication.
- Stay updated on industry trends and new technologies in photo editing.
- Work under tight deadlines to deliver high-quality images.
- Provide feedback and training to junior photographers.
- Ensure consistency in visual style across different platforms.
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Communicate effectively with other departments to meet publication needs.
- Source and negotiate with freelance photographers when necessary.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Photojournalism, Photography, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in photo editing or a similar role.
- Proficiency in photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
- Strong portfolio showcasing previous work in news photography.
- Excellent eye for detail and composition.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of ethical and legal standards in news photography.
- Ability to manage a team and coordinate photo assignments.
- Experience with digital asset management systems.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and their visual requirements.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with photo editing software?
- How do you ensure that the images you select align with the news story?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging photo assignment you managed?
- How do you handle tight deadlines and multiple projects?
- What steps do you take to ensure ethical standards in news photography?
- How do you stay updated on industry trends and new technologies?
- Can you describe a time when you had to provide feedback to a junior photographer?
- How do you manage and organize a large archive of images?
- What is your approach to collaborating with reporters and other editors?
- How do you handle the pressure of working in a fast-paced news environment?
