JOB TITLE: Photo Editor
JOB LOCATION: Abuja
JOB DETAILS:
- Media Trust, publishers of the Daily Trust titles and one of the leading players in the media industry in Nigeria, seeks a very talented and innovative person to be its Photo Editor.
- The candidate for the position must be editorially sound with vast understanding of the Nigerian media market.
Responsibilities
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- As the photo editor, the photo journalists in the company report to him, while he reports to the Editor of the paper.
- He/ she is expected to coordinate the team to bring out the best in them.
- The candidate must be very resourceful and provide the needed support to the editor, his deputies and line editors.
- He will be responsible for selection and captioning of all photographs in the paper.
- He is expected to develop creative ideas with editors, coordinate and lead all photography assignments for all the titles.
- He is expected to ensure that rare and captivating photographs are used in the paper.
The Ideal Candidate
- The person must be fluent in written and spoken English.
- The candidate must have a deep understanding of the vision and mission of the newspaper and be ready to work in that light.
- He/ she must be experienced on the job, have a thorough understanding of key players in the industry and be a team player.
- He/she should have a clear understanding of the paper’s market/ readers.
- The candidate should be able to communicate with senior management and external partners.
Competencies and Key Responsibilities
- Candidate should be able to select photographs that complement text.
- Should be able to position photographs in the newspaper appropriately in line with company policies.
- Ensure proper captioning of all photographs.
- Must work in consonance with the editor and deputies.
- Coordinate his team to provide results.
- Ensure an integration of editorial and creative ideas.
- Lead the photo desk on all special projects executed by the paper.
- Understand and incorporate industry trends in photographic editing.
Requisite Qualifications
- HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Photography or related field.
- 5-7 experience in similar position with a newspaper or magazine.
- Ability to collaborate on projects and meet deadlines.
- In-depth knowledge of copyright rules.
- Proficiency in keeping up with photography trends and related technologies.
- Excellent communication skills.
Deadline: March 29, 2021
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