Sport Visuals Editor

Role purpose and overview

As the Sport Visuals Editor  you will play a key role in the daily production of the Telegraph's output by creating and commissioning dynamic visual content using a combination of photography, video, graphics, and illustrations.  

The right candidate will have an excellent eye for winning imagery, good news instincts and a strong understanding of how to construct visual packages. 

They will be responsible for building the visual identity of the Telegraph's sport coverage, so a creative approach and strong commissioning skills will be key.

Key responsibilities

• Bring live sport reporting and analysis to life through the innovative use of combined photography, video, graphics, and illustrations
• Manage the visual content output for Sport across our digital platforms, ensuring alignment with editorial objectives
• Commission and create illustrations, graphics, photo and video composites in line with our high editorial standards and desire for innovative visual approaches. 
• Lead visual commissioning on high-priority articles, liaising with centralised visual teams and reviewing all final outputs
• Collaborate with Publishers and Commissioners to deliver cross-departmental visual projects using various media
• Work with the homepage team to optimise sport article presentation on the app
• Generate story ideas using content from a number of sources, such as social media
• Assist with the promotion of Sports content via social media and other outlets
• Monitor the picture/visual budget to ensure that we are achieving the best value for money. 
• Advise on the production of our print products when called upon

Key skills

• Ability to conceptualise visual ideas and interpret creative briefs 
• Full of fresh and original ideas to bring challenging topics to life 
• Experience within a digital newsroom setting
• Experience prioritising and successfully managing numerous projects simultaneously 
• Proven experience using Adobe software, such as  Photoshop, Premier video and other relevant software
• Familiar with existing DAM software such CHP (Content Hub)
• Familiarity with working shifts set by the day's sports event schedule (i.e. evenings and weekends)
• Experience prioritising and successfully managing numerous projects simultaneously 

• Ability to work quickly and accurately to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Journalism law and IPSO guidelines training

Our benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you'll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.