Photo Editor

Discovery Communications; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CNN Digital in London is seeking a Photo Editor to shape visual storytelling across platforms for breaking news, enterprise and feature stories. You'll source and vet compelling photography under tight deadlines and collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom to drive engagement while upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity.

Please note: The shift pattern for this role will include regular weekends and a Hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable photo editing experience in a newsroom.
• Strong news background with understanding of politics, business, international news, entertainment and sports.
• Strong news judgement for fast-paced environment.
• Experience with content management systems, Photoshop and PhotoMechanic.
• Knowledge of AP style; experience with Premiere, Illustrator, SEO, web analytics, digital news platforms, photo agencies; additional languages advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate photo coverage for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and work with CNN Digital International team in London.
• Research and produce daily and long-term projects in support of CNN Digital.
• Select images for CNN stories, the homepage and live coverage of breaking news and events.
• Research and produce photo essays and galleries for breaking news and feature stories.
• Write captions and headlines for photo essays and galleries and produce packages for online consumption.
• Produce photo loops, photo splits and screen grabs from live satellite feeds.
• Act as quality control on graphic or potentially sensitive images, conduct thorough vetting of third-party content and collaborate with CNN’s Rights and Clearances team to ensure appropriate licensing. Flexibility to work weekends is required.

Connaissances

Newsroom editing

Strong news background

News judgement

AP style

Multilingual (advantage)

Outils

Adobe Photoshop

PhotoMechanic

Adobe Premiere

Illustrator

SEO

Web analytics

Description du poste

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

Your New Role:

CNN Digital is seeking an Photo Editor to help shape visual storytelling across platforms for breaking news, enterprise and feature stories. This role involves sourcing and vetting compelling photography under tight deadlines and collaborating with colleagues across the newsroom to drive engagement while upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced breaking news environment and play a key role in delivering impactful visual journalism across international coverage.

Please note: The shift pattern for this role will include regular weekends.

Your Role Accountabilities:

• Coordinate photo coverage for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and work closely with the CNN Digital International team in London.

• Research and produce daily and long-term projects in support of all CNN Digital.

• Select the best images for CNN stories, the homepage and live coverage of breaking news and events.

• Research and produce photo essays and galleries for breaking news and feature stories.

• Write captions and headlines for photo essays and galleries and produce packages for online consumption.

• Produce photo loops, photo splits and screen grabs from live satellite feeds.

• Act as quality control on graphic or potentially sensitive images, conduct thorough vetting of third-party content and collaborate with CNN’s Rights and Clearances team to ensure appropriate licensing. Flexibility to work weekends is required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Demonstrable photo editing experience in a newsroom.

• Strong news background with an understanding of politics, business, international news, entertainment and sports.

• Strong news judgement with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced news environment.

• Experience with content management systems, Adobe Photoshop and PhotoMechanic.

• Knowledge of AP style and an interest in the photojournalism industry and its trends. Experience with Adobe Premiere, Illustrator, SEO, web analytics, digital news platforms, photo agencies and additional languages would be advantageous.

Hybrid Working

This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD:

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.