• Picture Editor
• Contract: 8 Months Fixed Term Contract, Full Time
• Salary : £39,358 per annum with excellent benefits
• Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in the London office or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London, and this will be your location and contract base.
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in photography to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as a Picture Editor to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team:
The WaterAid Photography team produces award winning content that supports WaterAid both in the UK and globally to raise awareness of the global water and sanitation crisis and WaterAid’s work to change this. As part of the Brand & Creative team, we develop creative communications that have impact and deliver change: ensuring WaterAid leads the way with innovative and engaging storytelling content with clear brand purpose.
About the Role:
As a talented and self-motivated Picture Editor, you’ll commission, curate and promote our best and most inspiring photographic content, showcasing stories from around the world. The post-holder will work with Brand, Digital, Media and other teams across WaterAid’s global federation to ensure that our best content is used in the most engaging ways. This role will support the Photography Team during a busy period to ensure outstanding photography outputs across the organisation. In this role, you will act as a photography champion in promoting great content and best practice across WaterAid.
You’ll also:
• Lead on the management and administration of some cross-organisational photo based projects. Carry out image selections for brand assets, digital and social media channels and media pitches both proactively and as required by those teams. Carry out picture research requests and/or support colleagues in their research as required.
• Support the Photo Librarian in preparing and uploading new photographic content to Asset Bank along with associated stories, captions, usage rights and consents.
• Work with other members of the Photo team to brief and commission photographers as required.
• Support the development of 6 Community Voices Officers in their photography skills – both in shooting and editing their work.
About You:
• A proven eye for outstanding photography, and the ability to match the strongest imagery with brand and messaging requirements.
• To be passionate about photography, with a depth of both technical and theoretical knowledge and an awareness of current trends in photography and image making.
• Sound experience of working with a range of stakeholders and developing relationships internally and externally.
• A proactive nature with the ability to work independently and hit the ground running.
• Strong copy-editing skills and understanding of what makes a good story. Excellent written English, with meticulous attention to grammar and spelling in writing up and editing captions and case-studies.
Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday 21st July 2024. Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click ‘Apply’. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.