Job Title: Visuals Desk Assistant, Belfast Telegraph/Sunday Life
Department: Editorial Reporting to: Visuals Editor
Role Purpose
The Visuals Desk Assistant will assist the Visuals Editor in the coordination of our visual journalism at the Belfast Telegraph and Sunday Life. At the core of this role is the capture of high-quality pictures, video and audio to assist reporters tell their stories and to independently tell breaking news stories. Reporting to the Visuals Editor and working in collaboration with editorial staff, you will be responsible for ensuring the Belfast Telegraph and Sunday Life have the best pictures and video online and in print. In the fast-changing news environment, you will support in developing new ways to cover photography and video, on the ground shooting video and images to assist all departments. You will also assist with planning and preparing for known upcoming events and the development of unique, exclusive photos/video and news packages. The role holder will assist in liaising with third-party agencies, contractors and contributors to ensure best value and quality of service, as well as collaborate with the wider Journalist Creators Team.
Role Responsibilities (Overview)
- Assisting the Visuals Editor with the coordination and briefing of photographers and videographers as required
- Attending editorial conferences to develop ideas and editorial coverage
- Completing booking assignments to provide exclusive and breaking visuals for both print and online
- Attending breaking news incidents, features and sports events across Northern Ireland to gather video, pictures and audio for Mediahuis platforms
- File images and video from assignments in real-time to ensure Mediahuis platforms are first with news and sport.
- Assisting with development of the news list and photographic lists
- Working collaboratively with the Visuals Editor, Editor-in-Chief, Lead Journalist Creator, and desk editors to ensure the best photographic and video coverage in print and online
- Working closely with the audience team to prioritise and promote video content
- Creating and sourcing video from social platforms and relevant sources to be distributed across all relevant Mediahuis channels
- Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by management
- Carry out your duties at all times in accordance with the Mediahuis Editorial Code of Practice and relevant professional and legal codes
Experience & Qualifications (Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge)
- At least one years experience as a photographer or videographer with picture & video editing experience
- Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and other relevant software
- Experience of working to strict deadlines
- Full driving licence
- Degree in photography, art, design, film, television or media studies (preferred but not essential)
- Candidates are encouraged to provide a picture or video portfolio link in their application
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent news judgment coupled with visual flair
- Ability to maximise social media and other digital tools to source information and promote journalism
- Organised, flexible and adaptable
- Collaborative who likes working as part of a team
- A proactive, driven person, who communicates effectively, and generates new ideas
- The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances
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