Photo Editor - 5 Month Contract - New York City Job at Bloomberg in New York

divAt Bloomberg News, photography brings our world class reporting to life. Its at the core of our coverage. Whether in the Amazon rainforest or in a semiconductor facility in Singapore, our mission is to dig deeper, visually, to help readers and clients better understand their world. From the macro drivers of business, economics and politics to the impacts of climate change, technology trends and big market moves, our imagery offers our readers unique and exclusive perspectives. If youre interested in working quickly and collaboratively at the heart of a newsroom that moves markets and minds, we want to hear from you.nbsp;/divdivbr/divdivWe are looking for an experienced assigning photo editor to join the Photo Enterprise team on a short term contract basis for 5 months. This is a creative role that is central to the newsroom. Youll collaborate closely with editors, reporters and photographers to visually shape enterprise 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. The role is a full-time, on site, short term contract in New York City./divdivbr/divdivWell trust you to:/divdivbr/divdivnbsp;* Assign photographers and videographers and source imagery for the Bloomberg terminal and Bloombergs homepage/divdivnbsp;* Collaborate with the wider newsroom using Bloombergs wholly-owned content, available third-party content and web-based proprietary tools to illustrate a variety of news stories for Bloomberg platforms/divdivbr/divdivYoull need to have:nbsp;/divdivbr/divdivnbsp;* 5+ years of relevant photo assigning/editing experience in an editorial news environment, spanning portraiture and reportagenbsp;/divdivnbsp;* Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, FTP, CMS/DAM systemsnbsp;/divdivnbsp;* Keen awareness of the current events and decision makers affecting markets, economics, geopolitics, companies and government policynbsp;/divdivnbsp;* The presence of mind to rapidly interpret text and match with appropriate imagerynbsp;/divdivnbsp;* An eye for detail and awareness of cultural sensitivities to make photo selections that are both accurate and tastefulnbsp;/divdivnbsp;* Familiarity with the legal issues involved with image licensing, permissions and privacy rightsnbsp;/divdivnbsp;* Excellent verbal and written communication skillsnbsp;/divdivnbsp;* Desire to excel in a fast-paced global environment and meet urgent deadlinesnbsp;/divdivbr/divdivWed love to see:/divdivbr/divdivnbsp;* Experience of graphic/web design, html/CSS, multimedia storytelling, Premiere Pro/Final Cut and audionbsp;/divdivnbsp;* International assigning experiencenbsp;/divdivnbsp;* Strategic problem solving and research skillsnbsp;/divdivnbsp;* The desire to take visual presentation to the next level/divdivbr/div Salary: 40,50,USD,Hourly Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email amer_recruit@bloomberg.net