Picture Researcher, TV Magazines - Part Time, 6-month FTC

Who we are
We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.

Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.

Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.

The Team You’ll Join

You'll be working as part of the busy TV Pictures Department across the weekly TV listings magazines What's On TV, TV Times and TV & Streaming.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Picture Editor, you'll be sourcing, selecting, organising and supplying high-quality publicity stills, working closely with TV Content Creation and the wider team to help produce engaging content across our TV print and digital publications.

A key part of the role is knowing which images work best in a TV listings environment, from cast and character photography to episode-specific stills, key art and programme publicity. You’ll also ensure that images are accurate, appropriately cleared and supplied to the required editorial specifications.

What you’ll bring

• An understanding of the television publicity landscape, including broadcasters, production companies, distributors, picture agencies and press offices, as well as the different types of imagery available for TV programmes.
• A proactive approach to resolving image-sourcing issues quickly and finding suitable alternatives when preferred imagery isn’t available.
• An understanding of the editorial needs of TV listings magazines.
• The ability to manage a high volume of image requests while working to tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience sourcing and obtaining television publicity stills from broadcasters, production companies, distributors, PR agencies, picture libraries and photographers.
• Experience using TV picture libraries, image databases and digital asset management systems, with a good understanding of image licensing, usage rights, credits and editorial permissions.

What we offer

• Uncapped leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire.
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
• Free drinks and snacks in our offices
  

The expected salary for this part time, FTC role is - £11,600

This is a Remote-based role, and is a 6 month fixed term contract, working 3 days per week

Internal job family level E6

Inclusion and Diversity at Future

At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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