As a staff photographer you will be taking pictures of the highest quality on behalf of the PA Wire and from time to time, other
editorial departments, for use by a wide range of customers, including newspapers, magazines, TV, and internet websites.

What you'll be doing…

As a Photographer your main responsibilities will be:

Being aware of the news, sports, and showbiz agenda nationally and locally and understand how it influences the PA Wire's

Taking photographs and shoot video at events across all genres including news, sports, and entertainment.

Speedy delivery of key moments from live events directly from camera.

When required - editing the pictures and preparation of images for transmission using Photo Mechanic and Adobe Photoshop.

Gathering enough information to write adequate caption to an agreed metadata standard.

Transmitting them to the remote editor, straight to the wire, or the picture desk.

Liaising with PA reporters and other PA photographers to find upcoming events and ensuring that the Forward Planning Team has

Editing images captured by colleagues to support the picture editing operation.

Ability to over assignments provided to you, to work with a reporter to cover a story, and to find and deliver your own picture

Expert knowledge in the use of equipment.

A first class understanding of what makes a good image.

The ability to cover a range of events and shoot varying styles of photography which support the broad offering of the PA Media

An understanding of the importance of video and the ability to shoot in sequences, record sound and edit and transmit material

Knowledge of methods used to prove and transmit photographs including Adobe Photoshop, FTP and Photo Mechanic.

The ability to edit strong imagery quickly and efficiently, while adding relevant IPTC metadata.

Strong understanding of post-production using Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom - demonstrating crops and colour level adjustments.

Familiarity with flash and filters, and when and when not to use them.

Ability to communicate effectively across all levels.

Experience of working in a commercial environment where image sales are a crucial business requirement.

A keen interest in current affairs and working knowledge of media law and the Editors Code of Conduct.

Ability to operate under pressure and to prioritise workload and maintains a keen eye for detail.

Good communication skills on telephone and in person.

PA is the UK's leading national news agency, supplying journalism to every newsroom in the country.

5 weeks holiday in addition to 8 public holidays (pro-rated for part time employees)

Holiday purchase scheme

Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Cycle 2 work scheme

Company Pension (4x and matched by us)

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Day

Volunteering Day

BUPA Health Cash Plan