JOB DETAILS:

Nation Media Group is Uganda's most influential media house, operating the Daily Monitor, Saturday Monitor, Sunday Monitor and The East African Newspapers, 93.3 KFM,90.4 Dembe FM and Nation Courier Service. It also operates NTV, the biggest and most popular English-language television station and Spark TV, the first female-focused, and fastest growing television station in Uganda.

We are looking for a qualified, experienced and result oriented professional to fill the following vacancy.

Job Title: Photo Editor

Reports to: Head of News Production

Department: Editorial

JOB PURPOSE:

The Photo Editor will be responsible for sourcing, editing, and curating high-quality images to support the company's print, digital, and multimedia content. This role requires strong creative vision, attention to detail, and proficiency in photo editing software. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of visual storytelling, media ethics, and industry standards for image selection and enhancement.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Select, edit, and enhance photographs for use in news, features, advertisements, and digital content.
• Work closely with Reporters, Designers and Video Editors to ensure visual content aligns with editorial and brand guidelines.
• Manage a team of Photographers, providing creative direction and ensuring timely submissions.
• Source and acquire images from Freelance Photographers and stock libraries as needed.
• Maintain an organized digital asset management system for efficient retrieval and archiving of images.
• Ensure all images comply with copyright laws and company policies on photo usage and licensing.
• Stay up to date with trends in photography, photojournalism, and digital media editing tools.
• Collaborate with the marketing and social media teams to optimize images for various platforms.
• Retouch and manipulate images while maintaining authenticity and journalistic integrity.
• Assist in coordinating photoshoots and special visual projects when required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Academic: Bachelor's degree in Photography, Visual Arts, Journalism, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in photo editing, preferably in a media, publishing, or journalism environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Experience in video editing or graphic design is a plus
• Familiarity with CMS platforms and social media content management
• Knowledge of AI-powered editing tools and emerging technologies in visual media
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and other photo editing tools
• Strong understanding of image composition, color correction and retouching techniques
• Experience managing and coordinating photographers and visual content production
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of copyright and image licensing laws
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced media environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line to the HR Manager-NMGU, Monitor Publications Limited at https://career.staffingsoft.com/careers/NationMediaGroupJobs.html