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Job Title: Visuals Desk Assistant, Belfast Telegraph/Sunday Life
Location: Belfast
Contract: Temporary Contract

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.
Reporting to the Visuals Editor and working in collaboration with editorial staff, their primary responsibility is ensuring the Belfast Telegraph and Sunday Life have the best pictures and video online and in print. In the fast-changing news environment, they will support in developing new ways to cover photography and video.
They 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.

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 digital content for Mediahuis platforms
• Assisting with development of the news list and photographic lists
• Working collaboratively with the Visuals Editor, Editor-in-Chief 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 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 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)

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent news judgment coupled with visual flair
• Ability to maximise social media and other digital tools to source information and promote journalism
• Strong people person
• The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances
• Driven
• Strong work ethic
• Full of ideas
• Good team worker
• Good communicator
• Able to prioritise and plan activities

Equal Opportunity Employer
Mediahuis Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.