Picture Desk Editor (15193)

Picture Desk Editor (15193), Picture Desk Editor Location: United States - Remote Permanent - Full Time Getty Images is hiring a Picture Desk Editor to join our team! Picture Desk editors are trusted decision-makers and problem-solvers, responsible for receiving and editing editorial content for the global market under constant deadlines while ensuring accuracy, editorial integrity, quality, and timely distribution. As the centralized hub for various departments, the Picture Desk collaborates daily with photographers, assignment editors, and tech teams in order to maintain a high standard of quality for clients. Editors curate and highlight our top images on social media, marketing platforms and the GettyImages.com website. The ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays is required. Shift hours will vary between 9:30 am EST to 2:00 am EST. Who You Are: You have a passion for pictures and a commitment to upholding editorial integrity. You thrive in the fast-paced, 24/7 world of news and sports, working accurately and efficiently under deadlines with a remote team. You are a self-starting, multitasking team player who can also assume individual responsibility for issues as they arise. You have excellent news judgment and are fluent in social media. You want to work for one of the world’s leading creators of images with some of the world’s best editorial photographers. Your Next Challenge: Accurately and quickly review and edit images to meet Getty Images guidelines with a commitment to editorial integrity; assign ranking and routing information to designate where an image is delivered Prioritize tasks according to relevancy and deadlines in collaboration with a global editing team Exercise solid news judgment; maintain a high level of journalistic knowledge and awareness of current and trending global news, sports, and entertainment events Monitor stories trending in real-time and engage with appropriate imagery on Getty Images’ marketing and social media platforms Maintain a regularly updated GettyImages.com homepage with CMS programs to showcase featured stories Troubleshoot and report technology issues both externally with photographers and clients and any internal support What You'll Need: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the editorial photography industry Experience with industry-standard editing tools, Adobe Photoshop, and Digital asset management (DAM) software Demonstrated knowledge of industry style captioning and IPTC metadata standards, excellent journalistic writing, and copy-editing skills Solid news and picture judgment with a commitment to editorial integrity Keen awareness of current news, sports and entertainment stories and the ability to engage with appropriate imagery on Getty Images’ social media handles Strong understanding of photo usage rights and licenses Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment accurately and efficiently with high-pressure breaking news situations while maintaining thorough attention to detail Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a remote team environment Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Mac OS Ability and desire to work flexible, non-traditional hours including weekends, nights & holidays Ability to navigate various social media including, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook using a social marketing management platform Nice to Have: Experience with Adobe Premiere or video editing tools a plus __________________________ Covid-19 Company Statement: Getty Images does not require employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19, but vaccination or testing may be mandated by the relevant local laws with which Getty Images will comply. If this position involves contact with third parties, attendance on site for events, travel and/or work in our offices, those actions will be subject to any to relevant local laws, venue or customer requirements, or travel requirements regarding vaccines or testing (and exemptions thereto). US Specific: Getty Images does not require employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19, but vaccination or testing has been mandated by the Biden administration and that mandate applies to our US workforce. If this position involves contact with third parties, attendance on site for events, travel and/or work in our offices, those actions will be subject to any to relevant local laws, venue or customer requirements, or travel requirements regarding vaccines or testing (and exemptions thereto). Who We Are: Getty Images is a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace. Through Getty Images, iStock, and Unsplash, we offer a full range of content solutions to meet the needs of any customer—no matter their size—around the globe. Getty Images encompasses the largest and best path to market for visual creators through their premier brands including its core, Getty Images; iStock, a value offering of creative stills and videos providing a significant volu