Photo Editor, 6 Months Contract

Bloomberg L.P.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial news organization is looking for a talented Photo Editor to join their London newsroom on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in photo editing, advanced technical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced news environment. Strong editorial judgment and awareness of current events are key aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in photo assigning and editing within an editorial news environment, spanning portraiture and reportage.
• Ability to rapidly interpret text and pair it with compelling, accurate imagery.
• Familiarity with image licensing, copyright, permissions, and privacy rights.

Skills

Photo assigning and editing

Advanced technical skills in Photoshop

Strong awareness of current events

Outstanding eye for detail

Excellent verbal and written communication

Tools

Photoshop

Photo Mechanic

DAMS

CMS

Job description

Photo Editor, 6 Months Contract

Location

London

Business Area

News and Media

Ref #

10047239

Description & Requirements

Bloomberg News is one of the biggest financial and business news organizations in the world! We lead the way in breaking news and providing analysis on financial markets, from intraday coverage through in-depth features. We are known for our quality, accuracy and ability to deliver news investors can use. It's what keeps us inventing and re-inventing, all the time.

Bloomberg LP has built a significant media business spanning television, digital, magazine, radio and live event platforms across the globe. In the midst of a historic time in the media industry, Bloomberg Media is growing its global footprint and reach through new innovations from Originals to New Economy Forum.

Our visual media team is seeking a talented, expert Photo Editor to join the London newsroom on a part-time basis. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong editorial background, an eye for impactful imagery, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced global news environment.

You'll need to have:

• 5+ years of experience in photo assigning and editing within an editorial news environment, spanning portraiture and reportage
• Advanced technical skills in Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, FTP, CMS, and DAM systems
• Strong awareness of current events, markets, economics, geopolitics, companies, and government policy
• Ability to rapidly interpret text and pair it with compelling, accurate imagery
• Outstanding eye for detail, with sensitivity to cultural context and visual impact
• Familiarity with image licensing, copyright, permissions, and privacy rights
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform under urgent deadlines in a fast-moving, global news environment

We'd love to see:

• A high level of news awareness and sound editorial judgment
• Proficiency with digital asset management systems (DAMS) and newsroom publishing tools
• Strong technical and legal understanding of photo use, editing, and copyright
• A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to Bloomberg’s dynamic newsroom

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