Picture Editor

Accepting applications until: 7 March 2025Job Description

Picture Editor

At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We’re the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone’s day brighter— our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, and our communities. Whether we’re in the studio, building world-class technology, or securing record Outdoor advertising partnerships, we make sure we’re doing it as a team.

Your new role

As a Picture Editor at LBC, you will be responsible for sourcing, editing, and managing compelling images to enhance LBC’s digital content. Working closely with journalists, producers, and designers, you will ensure that visual elements align with LBC’s brand and editorial standards and help to create impactful and engaging news coverage.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Editing Images – Select, edit, and optimize high-quality images for use across LBC’s website and social media platforms.

Working with Editorial & Production Teams – Collaborate with journalists and producers to ensure visual content aligns with LBC’s storytelling and brand identity. Managing Image Rights & Compliance – Ensure all imagery is properly licensed and adheres to copyright laws and editorial guidelines.

Reacting to Breaking News – Quickly source and edit relevant images to support LBC’s live news coverage.

Coordinating with Photographers & Agencies – Work with external photographers, picture agencies, and internal teams to secure high-quality images under tight deadlines.

What You’ll Love About This Role

Think Big: You’ll be part of one of the UK’s most influential news brands and play a key role in shaping the visual identity of LBC on its website and social media platforms

Own It: Take charge of image selection and editing, ensuring every picture used across LBC is impactful, high-quality, and legally compliant.

Keep it Simple: Work efficiently under pressure, making quick, smart decisions to deliver the best images without over complication

Better Together: Collaborate with reporters, producers and digital journalists to create a visually compelling news experience for LBC’s audience.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you’ll have:

High-Quality Visuals Across All Platforms – Consistently deliver powerful, engaging images that enhance LBC’s news coverage.

Fast & Accurate Delivery – React swiftly to breaking news, ensuring the right images are available and edited within tight deadlines.

Compliance & Best Practices – Maintain strict adherence to copyright laws, licensing agreements, and ethical editorial standards.

Improved Audience Engagement – Contribute to increased engagement on digital and social platforms through compelling visual storytelling.

Strong Collaboration & Communication – Work seamlessly with teams across editorial, production, and social media to ensure a cohesive and impactful visual approach.

What You’ll Need

Experience as a Picture Editor – A strong background in editorial photography, picture editing, or newsroom production.

Proficiency in Editing Software – Advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and other image-editing tools.

Strong News Judgment – A deep understanding of news, current affairs, and the ability to select images that enhance storytelling.

Knowledge of Image Rights & Copyright – Expertise in licensing, copyright law, and ethical considerations for editorial images.

Ability to Work Under Pressure – A fast-paced, deadline-driven mindset with the ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently.

Attention to Detail – A keen eye for image quality, composition, and storytelling impact

Creating a place we all belong at Global

We are dedicated to creating a place where different voices are represented, amplified and celebrated. We know that we can’t serve our diverse audiences without first celebrating it in our people, which is why we’re passionate about creating an inclusive culture where every Globaller can belong. So, no matter who you are or where you are from, you can find your place at Global. 

As a business, we believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the value of a flexible and agile workforce. Therefore, we operate a Smart Working approach. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during your recruitment process, drop us an email at [email protected], we’ll be happy to help.