Picture Editor

The Economist is looking to hire a skilled and passionate Picture Editor to join its busy picture desk team in our London office. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is an excellent communicator able to work quickly to provide images that inform, engage, and inspire.

The role will involve sourcing and delivering images for the large number of articles published each week in the weekly edition of The Economist as well as the digital-only channels on our app and website: news, podcasts, newsletters and World in Brief, as well as on social media. Our mission is to provide readers and clients with a richer understanding of the world through compelling visuals.

You will work independently, but also in collaboration with editors and art directors. You should display knowledge of industry standard photo editing tools including Photoshop and Fotoware. You must also have a proven track record and experience of working well under pressure, are able to quickly pair photos to stories and are skilled at processing imagery. You will be keenly aware of global current affairs in politics, culture, business and finance and are driven to find images that will help us evolve our journalism visually. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced news environment whilst paying rigorous attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3+ years relevant photo editing experience in a news environment
• Experience with Photoshop, Fotoware or other DAM systems
• A keen interest in global news and politics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to research and source striking visuals for both print and digital formats
• Identify relevant images for news, features and series
• Review and select photos for publication and dissemination
• The ability to rapidly interpret text and match with appropriate imagery
• Attention to detail and awareness of cultural sensitivities in different regions of the world
• Familiarity with the legal issues involved with image licensing, permissions and privacy rights
• Desire to excel in a fast-paced global environment and meet deadlines

To qualify you must have:

• Good communication skills and fluency in English.
• The right to live and work in the UK.

Please send a covering letter explaining how your experience suits this role along with a CV and some examples of your relevant work by an email via the button below.

Closing date for applications is Friday May 2nd 2025.

Hours: This is a full-time staff position in our London office. Primarily 10am-6pm - Monday-Friday with some press day variations and the possibility of remote working and some occasional weekend overtime.

Start date: ASAP.

Salary: £TBC.

Location: Central London.

The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age.