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Photo Editor - 5 Month Contract - New York City

Bloomberg
New York, NY Temporary
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

Description & Requirements

At Bloomberg News, photography brings our world class reporting to life. It's at the core of our coverage. Whether in the Amazon rainforest or in a semiconductor facility in Singapore, our mission is to dig deeper, visually, to help readers and clients better understand their world. From the macro drivers of business, economics and politics to the impacts of climate change, technology trends and big market moves, our imagery offers our readers unique and exclusive perspectives. If you're interested in working quickly and collaboratively at the heart of a newsroom that moves markets and minds, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for an experienced assigning photo editor to join the Photo Enterprise team on a short term contract basis for 5 months. This is a creative role that is central to the newsroom. You'll collaborate closely with editors, reporters and photographers to visually shape enterprise stories, participating in the process from pitch to publication. The ideal candidate will have an excitement for news and a rigorous attention to detail - you're someone who is comfortable working in a fast paced environment and juggling multiple projects. You have an in-depth awareness of the photo industry and contemporary photography scene, plus an advanced knowledge of industry standard editing tools. The role is a full-time, on site, short term contract in New York City.

We'll trust you to :

  • Assign photographers and videographers and source imagery for the Bloomberg terminal and Bloomberg's homepage
  • Collaborate with the wider newsroom using Bloomberg's wholly-owned content, available third-party content and web-based proprietary tools to illustrate a variety of news stories for Bloomberg platforms

You'll need to have :

  • 5 years of relevant photo assigning / editing experience in an editorial news environment, spanning portraiture and reportage
  • Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, FTP, CMS / DAM systems
  • Keen awareness of the current events and decision makers affecting markets, economics, geopolitics, companies and government policy
  • The presence of mind to rapidly interpret text and match with appropriate imagery
  • An eye for detail and awareness of cultural sensitivities to make photo selections that are both accurate and tasteful
  • Familiarity with the legal issues involved with image licensing, permissions and privacy rights
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Desire to excel in a fast-paced global environment and meet urgent deadlines
  • We'd love to see :

  • Experience of graphic / web design, html / CSS, multimedia storytelling, Premiere Pro / Final Cut and audio
  • International assigning experience
  • Strategic problem solving and research skills
  • The desire to take visual presentation to the next level
  • Salary Range = 40 - 50 USD Hourly

    The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education / training and skill level.

    We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation, [Exempt roles only], paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers / contractors and interns.

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