Overview
sports photo editor
reuters is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic photo editor to join our sports pictures desk with branches in mexico city, london, and bangalore. This role, based in mexico city, requires fluent english and spanish and a sharp eye for detail to sift through hundreds of sports photos contributed daily by photographers worldwide.
We’re looking for a person who handles deadlines with calm and focus, can learn complex workflows quickly, and works fast under pressure. The ideal editor has considerable knowledge of the world’s main sport disciplines, follows sport news, and knows what constitutes an impactful sports photograph.
A commitment to upholding the thomson reuters trust principles of independence, integrity, and freedom from bias is essential, as is dedication to the safety of all photographers who provide pictures to reuters.
About the role
in this opportunity as a sports photo editor, you will:
receive hundreds of photos from each sports event and choose, crop, and process a tight selection in adobe photoshop.
Research and write photo captions quickly with a minimum of errors, before sending the photos to global media clients.
Communicate fluidly over text messages, emails, and voice calls with photographers in the field during live events.
Maintain close operational links with text and video colleagues.
Plan and schedule sports coverage around latin america.
About you
you’re a fit for the role if your background includes:
fluent spanish and english, spoken and written. Spoken portuguese is a plus.
A love for both sports and sports photography.
In-depth knowledge of south american soccer.
Sound sports and pictures judgement, and an ability to spot an important story.
Strong interpersonal skills under time pressure, team spirit, and a desire to win in a highly competitive industry.
Minimum five years of experience in photography or photo editing.
Working knowledge of adobe photoshop and mac os.
What’s in it for you?
At reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:
global career: as a global company, we offer a truly international career and progression opportunities.
Learning & development: on-the-job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists.
Industry competitive benefits: competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits including paid volunteering days.
Perks: work alongside pulitzer prize–winning journalists and a team that provides unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world’s most important stories.
About reuters
reuters is the world’s largest multimedia news provider. Founded in 1851, it is committed to the trust principles of independence, integrity, and freedom from bias. With coverage in over 16 languages, reuters provides trusted intelligence to power decisions for professionals and consumers alike.
About thomson reuters
thomson reuters brings together trusted content and technology to empower professionals. Reuters, part of thomson reuters, is a world-leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are a global organization with opportunities across many regions and disciplines.
We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. We are committed to objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency in our work. Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.
Equal opportunity
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