Magazine Picture Editor Job-UK

Closing date: 10/10/08

Job title: Picture editor

Publication/web site title: Auto Trader

Full details: The successful candidate will hold responsibility for the sourcing, management, editing and publishing of all still, moving and video image assets.

They will also establish new standards in the Trader Media Groupâ€™s use of images for Autotrader.co.uk, to match the companyâ€™s stated brand aspiration to be the number one choice for motorists and our offering “the World of Cars Made Easy”.

The picture editor will report to the web editor, digital – consumer.

Key relationships

Web editor
Editorial writers
Head of creative (marketing)
Creative team etc.

Key accountabilities:

Produce and agree an image strategy for the business, supported (for its delivery) by an image plan

Achieve the highest editorial standards in the use of images/video for Autotrader.co.uk to ensure maximum synergy with the written content and other visual elements of the website. A key element of which is the creation and application image standards

Source appropriate images using established picture libraries and archives, (both public and commercial), general and specialist libraries, museums and galleries, in-house and organisational resources, and through use of personal contacts and knowledge of the job

Ensure appropriate copyright clearance (and any other relevant licensing arrangements) is gained for the use of all images

Key responsibilities:
Image strategy

Champion images (including video and other moving images) within the web editorial team and across the business
Create an image strategy
Create and deliver an image plan aligned the image strategy

Editorial standards

Create editorial standards
Collaborate with the editorial team to establish a visual brief for any project (to includes details of the image needed, the format, the target audience and the budget available)
Edit photos/videos and affix them to news stories

Image sourcing

Build, maintain and manage an image resource (library) of images/video to likely (but not exclusively) include an archive of images and links to Getty, PA photos, other relevant external sources. This includes sourcing appropriate images as required by commission or other means
Build and maintain strong relationships with image providers
Commission photographers to create new images as required
Negotiate the fee for using the image

Image resource

Build a resource

Licensing and copyright

Gain copyright clearance and any other relevant licensing agreed to ensure

Essential skills and experience

Two years’ experience as a picture editor/researcher
Enthusiasm for automotive
Creative flair
Photoshop knowledge/experience to include
- photo manipulation skills or/and a good solid understanding of
- A good understanding of page constraints/weights
- A solid understanding of colour modes and formats
- Clear knowledge of image sizing, resolution and quality levels
- Basic understanding of re-touching, spotting and cleaning
- Good knowledge of profiles, colour adjustment and curves/levels

Preferred skills and experience