Photo Researcher

Associated Broadcasting Co. Pvt Ltd (TV9); Dadri; On-site; INR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Broadcasting Co. Pvt Ltd (TV9) seeks an image researcher to identify compelling visuals for media projects and collaborate with editors and content creators to define visual requirements.

The role involves sourcing, curating, and licensing images from multiple platforms, ensuring copyrights and usage guidelines are met, and maintaining comprehensive image metadata and references.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working specifically on a photo desk or in photo research.
• Strong research skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent knowledge of copyright, image rights, licensing, and usage guidelines.
• A strong understanding of editorial photography and visual storytelling.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for visual storytelling and staying up-to-date with current trends in photography and media.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive research to identify relevant and compelling images for our media projects.
• Collaborate with editors and content creators to understand visual requirements.
• Source, curate, and license images from various platforms, archives, and PR agencies.
• Ensure all images meet quality standards, copyrights, and usage guidelines.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of images, metadata, and reference materials.

Skills

Research skills

Photo editing

DAM systems

Copyright knowledge

Editorial photography

Communication

Visual storytelling

Attention to detail

Tools

Photo editing software

Job description

• Conduct extensive research to identify relevant and compelling images for our media projects.
• Collaborate with editors and content creators to understand visual requirements.
• Source, curate, and license images from various platforms, archives, and PR agencies.
• Ensure all images meet quality standards, copyrights, and usage guidelines.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of images, metadata, and reference materials.
• 2-3 years of experience working specifically on a photo desk or in photo research, photographer-only experience will not be considered for this role.
• Strong research skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in photo editing software and familiarity with digital asset management systems.
• Excellent knowledge of copyright, image rights, licensing, and usage guidelines.
• A strong understanding of editorial photography and visual storytelling.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for visual storytelling and staying up-to-date with current trends in photography and media