Find More Than 10K+
United Kingdom Jobs

The Vacancy

As a staff photographer you will be taking pictures of the highest quality got the PA Wire and from time to time, other editorial departments, for use by a wide range of customers, including newspapers, magazines, TV, and internet websites.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Photographer your main responsibilities will be:

• Being aware of the news, sports, and showbiz agenda nationally and locally and understand how it influences the PA Wire’s coverage plans.
• Taking photographs and shoot video at events across all genres including news, sports, and entertainment.
• Speedy delivery of key moments from live events directly from camera.
• When required – editing the pictures and preparation of images for transmission using Photo Mechanic and Adobe Photoshop.
• Gathering enough information to write adequate caption to an agreed metadata standard.
• Transmitting them to the remote editor, straight to the wire, or the picture desk.
• Liaising with PA reporters and other PA photographers to find upcoming events and ensuring that the Forward Planning Team has the right details.
• Editing images captured by colleagues to support the picture editing operation.
• Ability to over assignments provided to you, to work with a reporter to cover a story, and to find and deliver your own picture stories.

Who you’ll be:

We want to make sure you’re set for success so the key skills we’re looking for in the role are below.

• Expert knowledge in the use of equipment.
• A first class understanding of what makes a good image.
• The ability to cover a range of events and shoot varying styles of photography which support the broad offering of the PA Media Group.
• An understanding of the importance of video and the ability to shoot in sequences, record sound and edit and transmit material from assignments.
• Knowledge of methods used to prove and transmit photographs including Adobe Photoshop, FTP and Photo Mechanic.
• The ability to edit strong imagery quickly and efficiently, while adding relevant IPTC metadata.
• Strong understanding of post-production using Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom – demonstrating crops and colour level adjustments.
• Familiarity with flash and filters, and when and when not to use them.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
• Experience of working in a commercial environment where image sales are a crucial business requirement.
• A keen interest in current affairs and working knowledge of media law and the Editors Code of Conduct.
• Ability to operate under pressure and to prioritise workload and maintains a keen eye for detail.
• Good communication skills on telephone and in person.