Junior Picture Editor

SmartFrame Technologies; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-driven media company in London is seeking a Junior Picture Editor to enhance their image publishing capabilities. The role involves curating, editing, and delivering images, requiring at least two years of experience in a similar environment, preferably within sports. Strong visual skills and knowledge of photo-editing software are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model with generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous share option scheme

Private medical and dental insurance

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working arrangements

Regular social events

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a Picture Editor or similar role in publishing.
• Excellent sports knowledge and a desire to learn.
• Proficiency in photo-editing software.

Responsibilities

• Select images for maximum exposure and customer uptake.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality images for publication.
• Conduct picture research to curate a compelling offering.

Skills

Picture research

Image editing

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

Job description

Competitive salary | Generous share option scheme | Hybrid working

SmartFrame Technologies pioneered image-streaming technology, revolutionizing how images are published and monetized online. Today, we work with some of the world's most prestigious sports organizations and media companies, alongside a global network of publishers and tech partners, to drive widespread adoption. The company comprises passionate individuals dedicated to upholding the rights of image owners worldwide. Our mission is to change the way the world views, publishes, and monetizes images online - and we need plenty of talented people to help us do it.

We are now looking to bring aboard a Junior Picture Editor, preferably one with a background in news and/or sports photo editing. We have large-scale, global ambitions and a strategy to deliver against them, and this role is crucial in making the business a success.

The candidate will be dedicated to identifying the most valuable and commercially viable images each day, organizing them and ensuring they are shared with publishing clients in a timely and operationally efficient manner.

They will also be adept at building and maintaining strong working relationships. We collaborate with third parties that supply photography services, and this role will assist in liaising closely with these teams.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience working on or with picture desks and publishing platforms and should have a background in photography. They will be proficient in transferring images to customers or receiving them from photographers or photo agencies, and will be comfortable using FTP and other image-transfer methods.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across London, New York, Berlin, and Kraków, the successful candidate will work closely with the Picture Editor and management to improve the business's publishing inventory and customer footprint.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expertise in picture research and editing to select images that will bring maximum exposure and uptake by our customers
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality images for publication across various channels
• Conduct thorough picture research to curate a visually compelling and commercially relevant offering to customers on our photography sites
• Collaborate closely with the Publishing team to understand the needs of our customer base
• Help the Global Content Sales Director identify and source additional imagery as required, possibly finding archive imagery to supplement current photography
• Assist in maintaining and policing our captioning and metadata standards
• Produce regular, effective communications that highlight upcoming imagery, while also promoting existing images
• Represent the business at networking and industry events, promoting our service and proposition

Requirements

• At least two years of experience as a Picture Editor, or in similar role, in a publishing or media environment (preferably within sports)
• Excellent sports knowledge, together with a desire to learn more
• A deadline-driven mindset, focused on working as efficiently as possible
• Excellent visual skills and attention to detail
• A commercial eye for great photography, together with the ability to organize and edit images to maximize their chances of being selected for publishing
• Proficiency in photo-editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, as well as graphic design tools would be an advantage
• Familiar with the latest trends in photography and editing technologies
• Up-to-date knowledge of picture agencies and publishing processes, together with a network of photographers and contacts in the publishing world who could potentially become clients of the company
• Well organized and structured, with a collaborative can-do attitude and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A willingness to work flexibly around the demands of the job
• A positive and proactive approach, with a mix of creative and commercial focus

Benefits

• Generous company share option scheme, which is projected to be worth £1m+ upon exit
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Ample opportunities for hands-on personal development
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year (in addition to the 25-day holiday allowance)
• Hybrid working (minimum two days per week in the office)
• Regular social events across our four global offices

We’re passionate about SmartFrame - and once you get to know us, we’re sure you’ll be too. If you want to help change the way images are published online and expedite a new technology on a global scale, get in touch with your CV and a cover letter so we can put you on our radar.

At SmartFrame, we believe innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know, and we will support you to ensure a positive and fair experience for every candidate.