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Photo Assigning Editor, Contract
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29 September 2026 (8 days ago)
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27 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Photo Assigning Editor Contract
Location
London
Business Area
News and Media
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Description & Requirements
Bloomberg News is one of the biggest financial and business news organizations in the world. We lead the way in breaking news and providing analysis on financial markets from intraday coverage through in-depth features. We are known for our quality accuracy and ability to deliver news investors can use. Its what keeps us inventing and re-inventing all the time.
Bloomberg LP has built a significant media business spanning television digital magazine radio and live event platforms across the the midst of a historic time in the media industry Bloomberg Media is growing its global footprint and reach through new innovations from Originals to New Economy Forum.
Bloomberg News is looking for an experienced assigning photo editor to join the Photo Enterprise team on a part-time 20 hours per week position. This is a creative role that is central to the newsroom. Youll collaborate closely with editors reporters and photographers to visually shape feature stories participating in the process from pitch to publication. The ideal candidate will have an excitement for news and a rigorous attention to detail youre 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.
Youll 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
Wed 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
If this sounds like you:
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