Deputy Picture Editor

Role purpose and overview

As the Deputy Picture Editor you will play a key role in the daily production of  TMG titles output by identifying key images using a variety of sources. You will assist the Picture Editor daily to ensure efficient running of the picture desk, and deputise for them in their absence.

The right candidate will have an excellent eye for a winning photograph, good news instincts, a strong understanding of how to construct visual packages for both digital and print and bring an enthusiastic “can do, will do” attitude to the role.

Key responsibilities

• Identify the best images for publication and taking a proactive approach to ensure they are published across our platforms
• Lead a team of visual journalists in discovering exclusive content 
• Initiate ideas for visual story production
• Liaise with department editors to ensure fast and accurate publishing plans are realised 
• Support the Picture Editor with the day-to-day management and development of the picture desk team
• Deputise for the Picture Editor as required
• Build engaging presentations of the best images to pitch to executive editors at news conference
• Ensure photographers are commissioned wisely to ensure the best results for the day’s news stories
• Monitor the internal and external picture sources ensuring The Telegraph is maximising its publication opportunities.
• Crop and prepare images for web display
• Work  shifts based over seven days including weekend work – a high level of flexibility will be required in order to respond to news events.

Key skills

• Extensive experience of news photo editing, building photo packages, and a good eye for composition.
• Strong interest and knowledge of current affairs, sport and entertainment.
• Sound industry knowledge including regional, national and international contacts.
• Content management systems experience necessary.
• Intermediate Photoshop skills
• Comfortable working as part of a team but able to work independently and use initiative.
• Able to work quickly, accurately, to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Some experience of team management is desirable.

Our benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.