EPA Images
Managing Editor (m/f/d)
EPA Images, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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The European Pressphoto Agency (EPA Images), a global provider of news images, is hiring a full-time multimedia Managing Editor for the Americas to lead our award-winning visual journalists and our editorial desks in coordination with the management in Frankfurt, Germany.
Your Main Responsibilities Would Be
Leading daily photo and video coverage and edition workflows, in coordination with the managing editors’ team and under the direction of the Editor in ChiefPlanning, scheduling and organizing editorial and non-editorial coverage by EPA visual journalists, contributors and partner agencies/shareholdersElevate the level of quality visual storytelling, through originality and diversity across EPA visual productsAnalysis and optimization of shareholder and suppliers’ productionManaging budgets for travel and coverage expenses in order to maximize the EPA news coverage within cost restrictionsEnsuring compliance with EPA Images’ journalistic ethics, stylebook and guidelinesQuality control and follow up of daily production and editorial operation, fostering meaningful and productive cooperation between the photo/video team and the editorial desksGive feedback to photographers and editors about their performance encouraging professional growth and teamwork while supporting the company's main goalsImplement any other editorial task assigned by the Editor in Chief including special projectsYour profile
Requirements
Meaningful experience as a news photographer, videographer and/or editor yourself, ideally with international coverage and team management background, would be greatly beneficial for this role. We at EPA Images are committed to diversity and encourage applicants from underrepresented communities to apply for the role if they think their own experience relates to our requirements:
Degree in journalism, photography, videography, communication, or similarSignificant experience in news coverage on the field and/or editing images. Video editing skills are a plusIn-depth knowledge of the Media and Editorial businessNative English. Proficiency in Spanish would be an advantageStrong organization and communication skillsWillingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays and weekends, as neededReadiness to travel for visual coverage or team guidance when requestedWhy us?
We are one of the leading news, sport and entertainment visual content providers, our brand being globally recognizedWe value diversity, inclusiveness, and offer a great multinational work environmentThe position is for our Washington Bureau, but we are open to a discussion around thisHealth insurance, 401k plan, very good vacation entitlement and a fair salaryAbout Us
The European Pressphoto Agency B.V. (EPA Images) was founded in 1984 by seven European news agencies motivated by what they saw as a lack of alternatives to the British/American-centric picture services offered at the time.
In early 2003 EPA Images successfully made its service available to the worldwide market, beginning its global operations. In 2014 EPA Images also launched a global video service. Along with the coverage from its shareholder countries, EPA Images has expanded its service to include its own coverage of North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. It also relies on suppliers to cover Latin America (via Agencia EFE), the Nordic countries and Oceania.
With headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, EPA Images has a permanent network of over 130 visual journalists worldwide and an extensive list of regular stringers.
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All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
The European Pressphoto Agency (EPA Images), a global provider of news images, is hiring a full-time multimedia Managing Editor for the Americas to lead our award-winning visual journalists and our editorial desks in coordination with the management in Frankfurt, Germany.
Your Main Responsibilities Would Be
Leading daily photo and video coverage and edition workflows, in coordination with the managing editors’ team and under the direction of the Editor in ChiefPlanning, scheduling and organizing editorial and non-editorial coverage by EPA visual journalists, contributors and partner agencies/shareholdersElevate the level of quality visual storytelling, through originality and diversity across EPA visual productsAnalysis and optimization of shareholder and suppliers’ productionManaging budgets for travel and coverage expenses in order to maximize the EPA news coverage within cost restrictionsEnsuring compliance with EPA Images’ journalistic ethics, stylebook and guidelinesQuality control and follow up of daily production and editorial operation, fostering meaningful and productive cooperation between the photo/video team and the editorial desksGive feedback to photographers and editors about their performance encouraging professional growth and teamwork while supporting the company's main goalsImplement any other editorial task assigned by the Editor in Chief including special projectsYour profile
Requirements
Meaningful experience as a news photographer, videographer and/or editor yourself, ideally with international coverage and team management background, would be greatly beneficial for this role. We at EPA Images are committed to diversity and encourage applicants from underrepresented communities to apply for the role if they think their own experience relates to our requirements:
Degree in journalism, photography, videography, communication, or similarSignificant experience in news coverage on the field and/or editing images. Video editing skills are a plusIn-depth knowledge of the Media and Editorial businessNative English. Proficiency in Spanish would be an advantageStrong organization and communication skillsWillingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays and weekends, as neededReadiness to travel for visual coverage or team guidance when requestedWhy us?
We are one of the leading news, sport and entertainment visual content providers, our brand being globally recognizedWe value diversity, inclusiveness, and offer a great multinational work environmentThe position is for our Washington Bureau, but we are open to a discussion around thisHealth insurance, 401k plan, very good vacation entitlement and a fair salaryAbout Us
The European Pressphoto Agency B.V. (EPA Images) was founded in 1984 by seven European news agencies motivated by what they saw as a lack of alternatives to the British/American-centric picture services offered at the time.
In early 2003 EPA Images successfully made its service available to the worldwide market, beginning its global operations. In 2014 EPA Images also launched a global video service. Along with the coverage from its shareholder countries, EPA Images has expanded its service to include its own coverage of North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. It also relies on suppliers to cover Latin America (via Agencia EFE), the Nordic countries and Oceania.
With headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, EPA Images has a permanent network of over 130 visual journalists worldwide and an extensive list of regular stringers.
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