BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

The PHOTO EDITOR position aims to contribute to MSF’s communication and information activities through photography.

Together with the Photo Production Advisor, he/she works on selecting photos, helping with photo production and diffusion, and advising on lay-out. He/She also assists with the management of photo archives.

The PHOTO EDITOR works within the MSF OCB Audiovisual Unit and reports to the Communications and Audiovisual Coordinator. He/She works in very close collaboration with the Photo Production Advisor. He/She will work as a team with the Video Producer and Editor, as well as with the various Communications Officers of the Combo team.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

• Select and prepare pictures for internal and external publications
• Supports the Photo Production Advisor on photo production and diffusion
• Advise on matters of layout and design
• Assist with the management of photo archives

TASKS

• Select pictures for internal and external publications, including slideshows and photo-films
• Prepare selected photos and upload them on the international media database
• Follow up with the Communications Officers of the Combo team on the accompanying info for pictures (dates, captions, keywords, authors, etc.)
• Supports the Photo Production Advisor on photo production and diffusion
• Produce photography in the office or for MSF inBelgium
• Develop and maintain a photo database of key MSF spokespeople in the field and HQ
• Occasionally, may produce photo reports in MSF field projects
• Advise on matters of lay-out and design both for print and online publications produced by the Combo team
• Maintain a network of quality designers motivated to work for MSF
• Assist with the management of the MSF OCB photo archive
• Be the reference photo person in the absence of the Photo Production Advisor

Together with the Photo Production Advisor:

• Promote the work of the audiovisual unit internally
• Provide support to and advise field communication staff and other MSF field staff with regards to photography
• Promote MSF photo guidelines – including usage rules and photo ethics – among MSF teams
• Support with the acquisition, maintenance and use of MSF OCB photo equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous professional experience in photography or at a picture desk of a major publication
• A strong sense of initiative as well as team play
• A good judgement of ethical aspects of photography
• A strong motivation for working with a humanitarian organisation
• Experience in lay-out and design
• Fluency in English and French - Basic knowledge of Dutch is a plus

CONDITIONS

• Permanent contract
• Half time - based inBrussels
• Post to be filled at once.

CV + application letter to be sent before 15/02/2012 to Thalia Maes, Communication Department, Rue Dupré 94, 1090 Brussels. E-mail : thalia [dot] maes [at] brussels [dot] msf [dot] org