Global Director of Photography, Reuters

Thomson Reuters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international news agency seeks a Global Director of Photography to shape its photojournalism strategy and uphold editorial integrity. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in a major newsroom, expertise in visual storytelling, and a commitment to ethical standards. Responsibilities include mentoring talent and representing the brand at industry events. This role offers competitive benefits and a chance to work with award-winning journalists.

Benefits

Global career opportunities

On-the-job learning and development

Competitive salary packages

Collaboration with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists

Qualifications

• Proven track record of producing award-winning visual content.
• Ability to influence outcomes and guide teams.
• Deep understanding of visual storytelling and best practices.
• Experience integrating photography into planning.
• Expert in camera technology.

Responsibilities

• Shape future of Reuters photojournalism globally.
• Drive training programmes for photographic talent.
• Champion standards and ethics in photojournalism.
• Represent photography in strategic discussions.
• Ensure competitive camera fleet and equipment.

Skills

Leadership in global newsroom

Strategic leadership

Understanding of ethical standards

Visionary leadership

Cross-format planning

Camera technology expertise

Understanding client needs

Talent attraction and retention

Cultural competence

Familiarity with emerging technologies

Tools

Digital asset management systems

Job description

The Global Director of Photography is the senior editorial leader responsible for shaping the future of Reuters photojournalism and elevating coverage across all regions and key global themes. This role combines editorial excellence and strategic innovation to ensure Reuters Pictures remains the fastest, most trusted, and most impactful source of photojournalism across news, sports, and entertainment.

About the Role

The Global Director of Photography will champion standards and ethics, informing how the Trust Principles are upheld in a world saturated with mis‑ and dis‑information. The individual will shape global visual aesthetics, while spearheading the adoption of new technologies and workflows to maintain Reuters’ competitive edge. The position will demand an understanding and respect of Reuters safety protocols.

The role will enhance coverage through strategic hiring, mentoring and career development. It will drive training programmes to develop photographic talent, while fostering an inclusive workplace.

The Director of Photography will also represent photography (alongside other stakeholders) in strategic discussions on C2PA and AI innovation, driving responsible integration in production workflows without compromising editorial integrity. It will ensure Reuters maintains a forward‑looking, competitive fleet of cameras and equipment.

On top of this, the role will be a brand ambassador for Reuters Pictures internally and externally, working hand‑in‑hand with the Senior Editor of Wider Image and the Editor‑in‑Charge of photo production. It will represent Reuters at industry events, speaking engagements, and photo festivals to promote the brand and gather market insights. And it will champion Reuters’ editorial wins and innovations to clients and stakeholders.

This editorial leader will have a proven track record in high‑calibre photojournalism, with a portfolio that includes award‑winning work and extensive field experience. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of news photography, including breaking news, enterprise, and long‑form visual storytelling. They will understand the interplay between excellent photography, videography and written narratives.

About You

To be our Global Director of Photography, you will have:

• Prior leadership in a major global newsroom or wire service and a proven track‑record of producing award‑winning visual content
• Strategic leadership ability with a track record of influencing outcomes and guiding teams through collaboration
• A deep understanding of ethical standards, visual storytelling, and industry best practices
• Visionary leadership balancing craft excellence and business priorities
• Experience integrating photography into cross‑format planning
• An expert understanding of camera technology and an ability to advocate with knowledge for the latest kit
• An understanding of the different clients of Reuters photography (both internally and externally) and an ability to drive coverage to meet their needs
• Ability to attract and retain top talent, including stringers and freelancers
• Comfort working across diverse geographies and cultures
• Familiarity with emerging technologies, AI, and content provenance standards
• Experience with AI‑powered workflows, metadata tagging, and digital asset management systems

***Please note the job application deadline is Friday, 19th December. Early applications are encouraged.

What’s in it For You?

At Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

• Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities.

• Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists.

• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days.

• Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize‑winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award‑winning coverage of the world’s most important stories.

About Reuters

Reuters is the world’s largest multimedia news provider. Founded in 1851, it is committed to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias. With unmatched coverage in over 16 languages, and reaching billions of people worldwide every day, Reuters provides trusted intelligence that powers humans and machines to make smart decisions. It supplies business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world’s media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.

About Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.

We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

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