Photo Media Manager

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Encyclopaedia Britannica is looking for a dynamic, knowledgeable photo media manager.

Britannica is singularly proud of its 254-year history as a publisher and disseminator of knowledge for students as well as lifelong learners. Our mission now is to reach learners where they live online and to engage with them in the multitude of ways people learn, including through visually driven storytelling.

The ideal Photo Media Manager candidate will have:

* Strong visual literacy with a specialization in photography.

* A proven ability to use visual materials as an integral part of storytelling.

* Experience navigating library catalogs, museum and archive collections, and stock image websites.

* Solid research and writing skills.

* Working knowledge of copyright laws and experience researching copyright permissions.

* Fluency in Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

* Ability to manage a team of photo editors.

* Experience negotiating licenses and contracts with photography vendors.

* Ability to tackle multiple projects at a time in a time-sensitive environment.

This candidate will work with experienced media professionals at one of the worlds most trusted sources of knowledge and a leading provider of curricula to students and lifelong learners from around the world. From its proud history as the publisher of encyclopedias, Britannica has grown into a web-based education and consumer information company serving trusted media to a growing audience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Acquires and evaluates photographs and some video for numerous projects; which includes research and selection. Verifies subject matter is accurately and adequately identified. Sizes and crops photo renditions as needed for each project.
2. Manages assets in the Asset Management Database. Ensures that media assets (photos, art, interactives, maps, video, and audio), both digital and analog, in all EB products, are properly archived and catalogued. Creates database records and uploads digital files in order to make media available to meet company objectives. Reviews, prioritizes, and inputs rights, contract terms, and invoicing into the Media Asset Management system. Works with the Legal department on requests for permission to use EB-owned videos. Manages metadata.
3. Adheres to budget and schedule objectives. Track pieces throughout production using in-house publishing tools. Adheres to departmental procedures and standards. Initiates permissions and invoicing; works within Media Assets Management database to ensure media is properly archived; maintains correspondence files.
4. Works with the senior media team members and other stakeholders in carrying out plans for new and existing products. Attends planning and development meetings as needed.
5. Maintains licensing and contracts with local India based media vendors and initiates new deals that will contain costs. Negotiates the broadest possible rights for use. Manages the securing and tracking of permissions and payment of invoices from vendors.
6. Works proactively to identify quality free or low-cost still and video media collections suitable for Britannica products. Media may be sourced from in-house, inter-company, or third-party collections.
7. Additional items: Image acquisition for consumer based content. Provides support to the media team for projects needing immediate attention. Coordinates contract photo editors for various projects

Education/Training (List the Minimum Required for the Job):

• Bachelors degree in photography, art history, fine arts, graphic arts, library science, journalism, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in media editing and licensing; experience with preparing schedules and budgets.

Skills/Knowledge:

Strong PC/Mac skills; working knowledge of Google Workspace, MS Office, and Adobe Photoshop. Strong knowledge of current copyright laws and personality/estate issues. Intermediate knowledge of Creative Commons licensing. The candidate should demonstrate an ability to connect evolving technology to the enhancement of story experiences for users and viewers of media. Being a problem solver and a good team player is a must, from traditional thinking to digital asset management, to visual discovery.

Other Requirements:

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; ability to work with a creative staff to achieve company goals.

Must be deadline obsessive, able to juggle several projects at the same time and be willing to occasionally work outside of normal business hours when needed.

Britannica strives to provide its users with trustworthy, verified information in a constantly changing world. We aspire to fulfill that mission with a diverse, multigenerational workforce who represent a variety of life experiences and points of view. All backgrounds and cultures are welcomed.