Picture Editor London, England
Job description
A+E Networks UK
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About the role
The Picture Editor is a key player of the Picture Desk Team who are responsible for the co-ordination, creation and delivery of a high volume of images for pan regional Video on demand and catch up (AVOD, SVOD and PVOD) services, publicity, and marketing.
The Picture Editor, For Crime+Investigation reports into the Product Senior Marketing Manager. The Picture Editor is responsible for planning, researching, and creating premium images and bespoke artwork promoting Crime+Investigation programming across Crime+Inestigation PLAY (Apple and Amazon), and our direct to consumer streaming service. Along with the design and creation of supporting promotion assets for Product marketing.
About Us
We are always on the lookout for talented candidates who are curious about the world around them and passionate about entertainment. At A+E Networks UK you’ll find a community of innovative, creative and inspiring people who aren’t afraid to try new things and collaborate in an effort to move the company forward. Every employee plays a vital role in the future of our company.
A+E Networks UK runs a family of global TV brands broadcasting in the UK and EMEA. Our channels include History, H2, Crime+Investigation and free to air channel, BLAZE. We are an ambitious and creative team who strive to build strong brands for our territories.
Our work environment appeals to self-motivated and flexible thinkers who are great collaborators and always strive to discover what is next creatively. Our award-winning factual and entertainment content includes global hit franchises like Forged in Fire and The Curse of Oak Island, must see dramas Royal Bastards: Rise of the Tudors, and Vikings as well as original local commissions including: Al Murray’s Why Does Everyone Hate the English, River Hunters, Lost Relics Hunters and Murdertown. We complement our programming with innovative talent-led exclusive digital content and top-rated podcasts.
A+E Networks UK fosters an open and creative approach which is helping us to deliver ground-breaking work.We are a progressive, friendly and fun place to work. We’re looking for professionals who are motivated and excited by challenge and driven to deliver results. We employ energetic, inspiring individuals who love to innovate and are passionate about the industry.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with the in-house Graphic Design team to create premium, 'clickable' and optimized for VOD key art.
Plan, source, upload and publish the most eye-catching and compelling Images for Crime+Investigation and Crime+Investigation Play at series and episodic level to be used across all platforms.
Work with the VOD Operations team to deliver high quality imagery accurately and on time.
Understand and interpret the business/campaign objectives into aesthetic appealing imagery that resonates and connects with audiences.
Utilise data and performance metrics to optimise impact of the VOD offering.
Be the lead picture editor on the Crime+Investigation brand.
Create key art and title treatment using photoshop.
Library management, keeping it organised, up-to-date and adhere to the correct naming conventions.
To, where required, take screen grabs from current, historic or archive content for use.
- Generate regular reviews and competitor analysis.
Person Specification
Desirable Skills and Experience
Effective planning and organising skills. Accomplished in concentrating on several areas of work at one time, prioritising, delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting positively to changes and conflicting priorities.
Excellent Photoshop skills for design, cropping and resizing.
Strong attention to detail with superior editorial judgement, accuracy, and sensitivity.
Good communication, team-working and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of Illustrations, Iconography, 3D, Motion Design, Product Design, or any form of storytelling is a bonus.
Experience within a media or TV environment and in particular servicing VOD.
Experience in picture editing.
Three or more years of professional experience in graphic design, creative visualization, and conceptualization.
Capable of thorough Picture Researching.
A sound understanding of fundamental design disciplines (colours, typography, composition, layouts, etc.).
A portfolio of work that showcases your skill set in graphic design, ability to adapt to different styles, and an affinity for taking complex concepts and making them clear and relatable.
Company Values
THINK NEXT
Embrace and anticipate change
Invent for tomorrow
Challenge the status quo
Identify future trends and seize opportunities
Be ambitious, don’t be afraid to aim for bigger and better
OWN IT
Commit to your idea and run with it
Embrace responsibility
Everyone has a voice at all levels in the organisation
Be brave, be daring - overcome obstacles
Acknowledge mistakes and learn from them
FIGHT AS A FAMILY, WIN AS A TEAM
Be passionate about your ideas
Challenge, collaborate and unite
Celebrate everyone’s success
Build friendships – we work at our best when we’re in it together
LOVE WHAT YOU DO
When you love what you do, your enthusiasm is infectious
Be proud of our brand and bring it to life
Channel your heart and passion into everything you do
BE YOU
Let your personality shine
Be honest with yourself and with others
Champion differences in people
Keep developing your potential
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