Deputy Photo Editor

Deputy Photo Editor | London, GB | Full-TimeJoin us and make beautiful imagery at Monocle, where your creativity, editorial expertise and organisational skills can flourish.

About MonocleMonocle is an independent media brand that has built a global reputation for its coverage of international affairs, design, travel, fashion and more.

Launched in London in 2007, the business has grown to include our magazine, daily newsletters, a round-the-clock radio station and international events, as well as thriving shops, e-commerce and cafés. With HQs, bureaux and retail outposts in London, Paris, Zürich, Merano, Hong Kong and Tokyo, we are a truly global team and proud to be a vital source of inspiration, analysis and ideas for our discerning global audience.

About the role

Monocle is committed to producing, commissioning and using beautiful, high-quality imagery across all of our platforms. As part of our passionate and talented photography team, you will play a key role in the creation and production of the distinctive visual content that we are known for.

The deputy photo editor role will suit candidates with experience of commissioning and producing photography for an international media brand who understand the editorial photography production cycle. Reporting to the photography director, you will be responsible for managing projects and delivering imagery across a broad range of Monocle and Konfekt touchpoints.

You will research and commission photographers, edit imagery, manage usage rights and budgets, maintain our digital asset library and work with teams across the business to support their imagery needs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

At least five years of experience in commissioning editorial photography features for an international media brand.

The ability to manage the entire photography production process independently, while negotiating multiple work streams and stakeholders.A track record of producing editorial fashion shoots, including location scouting, casting, production and budget management.

Strong relationships with leading photographers working across photojournalism, fashion, still life, travel and portraiture.

Excellent picture-research skills and experience of sourcing imagery for digital features and subscriber communications.

Strong financial acumen, with experience of managing budgets, usage rights and invoicing.

Attention to detail, initiative and a proactive approach.A positive attitude – a true collaborator, you are committed to creating the highest-quality products.

We value collaboration and interaction with our colleagues and our clients. We work on global projects alongside our talented international team. This role is based full time in our Marylebone office and we offer the following benefits:

• Discounts at The Monocle Shop and CaféBreakfast provided five days a week
• Health- and life-insurance benefits23 days of annual leave, a seven-day Christmas shutdown and eight bank holidays
• A dog-friendly office
• Our team is ambitious, talented, professional and committed to excellence in everything that it does.
• Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.