Assistant Photo Editor assigning and editing photography for The Globe and Mail, a Canadian news organization. Packaging visual stories across digital and print platforms.
Responsibilities
Assign, research, edit and package photography for digital and print platforms
Work with photographers to shape story ideas from start to finish
Apply strong news judgment under daily deadline pressures
Work independently and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary visuals team
Collaborate with designers, developers, photo editors, data journalists and graphic artists
Contribute to long-term investigative projects, breaking news and immersive story formats
Advocate within the newsroom for the power and value of visuals in journalism
Improve processes and workflows in an evolving media environment
Requirements
Experience as a photo editor for a media organization, or equivalent experience and a proven track record as a photojournalist
Strong, confident understanding of the legal and ethical underpinnings of photojournalism in a digital age
Excellent judgement for what makes a good visual story, including technical and aesthetic details, pacing and story structure
Ability to evaluate and give feedback on a wide range of freelance pitches and story ideas
Strong understanding of the technical aspects of photography
Ability to clearly communicate photography requirements to other visual journalists
Conversant on trends in digital journalism, including the role of visuals across distributed platforms like Instagram and Apple News
Understanding of digital and print design principles is an asset
Availability for some evening and weekend work
Must include a cover letter written by the applicant, not AI
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Support programs
Training and mentorship opportunities
Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
Generous vacation
Flexible work arrangements
Parental leave top-up
Competitive health and dental benefits
Defined Benefit pension plan
Annual wellness subsidy
On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
Employee and family assistance program
Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com
40% off other Globe products
Education assistance for external training courses
Lateral and upward advancement opportunities
Formal and informal mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning programs
Internal and external training and development opportunities
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