Photographer

Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India); Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL) through 1838 seeks a photographer to shape visual storytelling across editorial features, portraits, events and community programs.

Reporting to the Design Lead – 1838, you will create distinctive imagery for the magazine, digital media and space exhibitions, blending traditional photography with AI-enabled image creation. Bring 4–6 years of hands-on experience, a strong portfolio, and the ability to capture people, spaces and culture.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of hands-on experience in photography and editorial shoots.
• Ability to translate briefs into distinctive visual stories.
• Experience with AI-powered imaging tools.

Responsibilities

• Photograph and edit content featuring entrepreneurs, artists, designers, and cultural events.
• Create imagery for editorial features, portraits, exhibitions, and community initiatives.
• Develop a distinctive visual style reflecting 1838’s premium positioning.
• Leverage AI-assisted workflows while maintaining quality and authenticity.
• Document events, conversations, and performances, capturing atmosphere.

Skills

Photography

Portraiture

Editorial shoots

Cultural documentation

AI imaging tools

Image editing

Lighting

Color correction

Education

Degree in photography or visual arts

Tools

Photoshop / Lightroom

Job description

Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL) is one of India's largest media conglomerates, with a legacy dating back to 1838 and a portfolio that includes The Times of India, The Economic Times, Mumbai Mirror, Navbharat Times, Maharashtra Times, and Vijay Karnataka. Across print, digital, branded content, out-of-home, and experiential platforms, BCCL combines trusted journalism, audience insight, and innovation to shape conversations at scale.

About 1838

1838 is a cultural platform and community for creative entrepreneurs and cultural tastemakers. Through its space, magazine, events, and media, it brings people and ideas together, extending the creative life of the community beyond its physical space.

The Opportunity:

The Photographer will shape the visual storytelling of 1838, a cultural platform and community for creative entrepreneurs and cultural tastemakers. Through its heritage space, magazine, curated events and digital media, 1838 brings people, ideas and creative disciplines together.

Reporting to the Design Lead – 1838, the role will create distinctive photographic content across editorial features, portraits, cultural programming, events, the 1838 space and its creative community. Combining strong photographic craft and cultural sensibility with AI-enabled image creation, editing and post-production, the role will build a compelling visual identity for 1838 while improving creative possibilities, production efficiency and the adaptability of visual assets across platforms.

What You Will Do:

1. Photography & Visual Storytelling

• Photograph and edit content featuring creative entrepreneurs, artists, designers, filmmakers and cultural producers, as well as exhibitions, performances, events and community stories.
• Create compelling imagery for editorial features, portraits, exhibitions, performances, events and community initiatives.
• Develop a distinctive visual style that reflects 1838’s premium, culturally curious positioning and the character of its heritage space.
• Leverage AI-assisted visualisation and image-making tools alongside traditional photography to explore creative treatments while maintaining photographic quality and authenticity.

2. Editorial & Cultural Programming

• Translate editorial briefs and story ideas into impactful photographic narratives for the magazine and digital platforms, in collaboration with the Creative Head and editorial team.
• Document curated events, conversations, exhibitions, salons and performances, capturing key moments and the atmosphere around them.
• Identify emerging stories, personalities and visual opportunities within the 1838 community.
• Use AI-assisted workflows to develop image variations and extend visual storytelling where appropriate, without misrepresenting people, events or editorial facts.

3. AI-Enabled Imaging & Post-Production

• Apply AI-powered tools for image enhancement, retouching, background editing, image selection, upscaling and other post-production tasks.
• Experiment with generative AI for visual concepts, image extensions, compositing and creative treatments where relevant to the brief.
• Integrate AI-assisted workflows with conventional photography and editing tools to improve quality, turnaround and creative flexibility.
• Critically evaluate AI-generated or manipulated imagery for accuracy, artefacts, consistency and suitability, ensuring responsible use and preserving editorial integrity.

4. Image Management & Multi-Platform Delivery

• Edit, curate and adapt images for the magazine, website, social media, newsletters, event communication and other relevant channels.
• Use AI-enabled tools where useful for image tagging, metadata, searchability, categorisation and asset retrieval.
• Maintain an organised digital image library with captions, credits, permissions and usage information, enabling efficient reuse of approved assets.
• Deliver high-resolution and platform-ready imagery while maintaining visual consistency across formats and channels.
• Collaborate with editorial, events and community teams, designers, videographers and external creative partners to deliver integrated visual stories.
• Plan and execute shoots, including location scouting, lighting, equipment, schedules and coordination with subjects and contributors.
• Identify opportunities to use AI tools to streamline production and post-production while maintaining creative standards.
• Ensure appropriate releases, permissions and copyright compliance for commissioned, sourced and AI-generated imagery.
• Stay abreast of developments in photography, generative imaging, AI-assisted editing and digital asset management.
• Experiment with emerging tools and workflows to expand creative possibilities and improve production efficiency.
• Balance AI-driven experimentation with human creative judgement, transparency, authenticity and 1838’s editorial and visual standards.

What You Bring:

• Typically 4–6 years of hands-on experience in photography, editorial shoots, portraiture, cultural documentation or creative production, supported by a strong portfolio.
• Proven ability to photograph people, events, spaces and creative subjects, translating briefs into distinctive visual stories.
• Strong technical skills in camera operation, lighting, composition, image editing, retouching and colour correction.
• Practical experience with AI-powered imaging tools for image enhancement, generative editing, compositing or other post-production workflows.
• Experience delivering imagery for print, digital and social platforms; exposure to art, design, culture, architecture, fashion, film or premium media is an advantage.

Education:

A degree, diploma or relevant training in photography, visual communication, fine arts, media or a related field is desirable. Practical capability, AI proficiency, visual sensibility and portfolio quality will carry significant weight.

BCCL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and consider applicants without discrimination based on gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, caste, ethnicity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Candidates who need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process may inform the recruiter.

Note:

The advertised role title is indicative. The final designation will be as per company norms.