Associate Picture Editor (Part time)

Dow Jones; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A global financial news provider in London is seeking an experienced photo editor to join its editorial production team. In this part-time role, you will produce visual assets for Financial News and Private Equity News. The ideal candidate will have strong editorial production skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare plans and a hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

Education Benefits

Qualifications

• Background in editorial production and conceptualisation.
• Deep research skills, including news-gathering and social media tools.
• Basic coding skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce and build visual assets for Financial News and Private Equity News.
• Pitch visually innovative approaches to features coverage.
• Assign photography and run your own shoot production.

Skills

Editorial production work

Creativity

Strong organisational skills

Social media research

Collaboration

Tools

Photoshop

Photo Mechanic

Video editing tools

Job description

Overview

Dow Jones is looking for an experienced photo editor to join its editorial production team on Financial News and Private Equity News. This is an opportunity to join the print and online team, sourcing imagery and commissioning illustrations for the newsroom as well as working alongside the design team with special projects FN100 Most Influential Women in Finance, Rising Stars of Finance], creating palettes and visual languages.

You will have strong journalistic integrity and be able to produce a range of high-quality assignments in the areas of finance, portraits and occasional photoshoots, in a fast-paced environment. You should also demonstrate broad agency and social media research knowledge, and the skills to work within a busy newsroom. A proven track record of editorial production and visual conceptualisation, with an ability to work with a small team, under tight deadlines, is a must. Your work will require great creativity, speed, organisation and attention to detail. You will conceive & create compelling photographic content, from digital mobile and desktop displays to social promotion and events.

This position will be based in our London Bridge office and reports to the Design Director. You will work three days a week, as this is a part time position.

Responsibilities

• Produce and build visual assets for Financial News and Private Equity News on their digital and print platforms
• Perform general photo research as needed
• Pitch visually innovative and original approaches to features coverage from print covers to digital display, with a focus on the online experience
• Maintain a budget on a quarterly basis
• Assign photography and run your own shoot production; commissioning original content on location

Qualifications

• A background in editorial production work and conceptualisation
• A network of photographers and photo agencies
• Familiarity with web tools, content management systems, photo editing programs, such as Photoshop and Photo Mechanic. Video editing tools are a bonus
• Excellent news judgement and an expansive understanding of mobile-first experience and design
• Strong organisational, communication and collaborative abilities
• The drive to reach new audiences, an understanding of and appreciation for audience data and SEO-friendly presentation
• A creative vision and enthusiasm to spearhead and collaborate on new ideas
• A self-starter mindset, and the ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Deep research skills, including news-gathering and social media tools
• Basic coding skills are a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Hybrid work arrangement (LI-Hybrid)

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [e-mail]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area: Dow Jones - Wealth & Investing

Job Category: Editorial/Journalism

Union Status: Non-Union role