‘More than 120 people came from over 23 countries to participate in this year’s photography boot camp taking place in the center of Cape Town, South Africa!’
More on the run up to this event at AboutTheImage.com
Video: Yuri Arcurs Photography Boot Camp in Cape Town 2012!
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New Job: Art Archive Senior Researcher
Art Archive Senior Researcher
The Art Archive based in North West London is a leading image library specialising in ancient cultures, art, history and civilisations offering clients a speedy, efficient service via our website
www.picture-desk.com.
We are looking for an experienced, proactive researcher to join The Art Archive team. The role will encompass providing clients with an outstanding picture research service, creating marketing newsletters, cataloguing and integrating new images whilst maintaining the smooth running of the archive.
As our sister library is The Kobal Collection, liaising with the film researchers to promote this collection will be an integral part of the role.
Candidates will have:
At least 2 years’ experience in a picture library or related business
A degree in history or history of art
A keen interest in art and history and cinema
An excellent visual memory
Excellent computer skills
Excellent communication skills
Good organisational skills and a meticulous eye for detail.
Excellent numeracy/literacy
Salary, depending on experience, with generous benefits.
Please apply with a letter, CV and salary expectations to Cheryl Thomas, The Picture Desk Limited, 2 The Quadrant, 135 Salusbury Road, London, NW6 6RJ fax 020 7624 3355, ct@picture-desk.com
Closing date for applications 12 March 2012
The Picture Desk is an Equal Opportunities employer.
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New Job: Sales Executive – German Speaker
Image Source is looking for a German Speaking Sales Executive with to join our dynamic sales team. We are based in fabulous offices in the heart of Soho, London, and represent some of the world’s premium content brands in RF, RM and Footage.
The right candidate will have relevant industry experience in both telephone selling and face to face selling and will be able to demonstrate a strong record of sales achievement within the Stock Photo Industry.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work for one of the most creative brands in our industry in our central London offices as part of a vibrant and energetic team.
Image Source has recently been awarded Investors in People and has a commitment to developing people. We are a market leader in the industry with a strong commitment to innovation, people development and career progression.
We are looking for bright, ambitious people with :
• Proven experience and knowledge of stock photography sales either in RF or RM
• Highly motivated, organised and results driven
• Ability to work effectively on an individual basis as well as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills and highly presentable
• Native German speaker
Please send a CV and covering letter to Viola Lambert, HR Manager, Image Source Ltd, 41 Great Pulteney Street, London W1F 9NZ or by e-mail to viola.lambert@imagesource.com
Closing date 1st March 2012
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Picture Library & Photo Agency Listings & Photo Business Services
If you have arrived at PhotoArchiveNews.com in search of stock photos for your publication please visit our Picture Libraries & Agencies page where you will find some of the finest picture libraries, photographers and photo agencies on the planet covering every image subject you could possibly require!
Isabelle Doran, Picture Library Manager at Loupe Images told us: “yes we?d certainly like to renew our listing, we have had a few clients saying they found us from our links on PhotoArchiveNews.com”
Also visit our Photo Business Suppliers listings for scanning services, marketing lists, keywording experts, picture library digital systems + + +
Listings cost £75/year – to book yours email will@photoarchivenews.com
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New Job: Day & Night Time Paparazzi – INF (Insight News and Features)
INF (Insight News and Features) is a digital photo agency specialising in candid celebrity
photography. Launched in 2001, we are one of the world’s leading celebrity photo
agencies and supply hundreds of print, online, broadcast and corporate clients with our images.
Our London Office opened last year and we are rapidly growing with offices already established in the US and Australia.
We are looking for experienced Night time and Day time paparazzi photographers in the UK to work with us on a contributor basis – 60/40 split in your favour. Must have own professional camera equipment and ability to send efficiently from the field, with an added enthusiasm for videography.
Please contact requests@infphoto.com or call 0844 800 1869.
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New Job: Head of Licensing and Content Syndication – Magnum
Head of Licensing and Content Syndication
Salary dependent on experience
Job Description:
Head of Licensing and Content Syndication for Magnum Photos the international photo agency with offices located in New York, Paris, London and Tokyo.
Magnum is seeking an experienced goal-oriented senior media salesperson to lead a team of 10 global account executives. Preferably based in New York and reporting directly to the CEO and board President.
Must have experience licensing digital content and demonstrated success in working with online marketing and digital/tech development teams to grow web traffic and achieve revenue targets for traditional image licensing.
Responsibilities:
• Effectively present Magnum’s content and services with a consultative sales approach achieving measurable success and generating new business.
• Identify and negotiate partnerships with key media accounts, leading third party platforms and other online resellers in international markets.
• Oversee the operational planning of partner connectivity and strategic business objectives of e-commerce for the professional licensing sector of the Magnum website.
• Ability to lead and build consensus across a broad environment of internal departments with diverse backgrounds and needs: editorial, ad and corporate, legal, finance, digital production and the photographer board itself.
Qualifications:
• In depth experience in sales management, including all phases: prospecting, proposal development, negotiation and account management preferably in the image licensing business and the best practices of this sector.
• Should have a good portfolio of industry relationships at an executive level with key accounts in the advertising, editorial and publishing sector at an executive level.
• Proven track record in dealing with complex issues regarding connectivity and e-commerce in multiple geographic markets.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a volume business, using appropriate trackers, processes and reporting systems
• Good presentation and organizational skills and a positive attitude to work with all levels of management and photographers in this constantly changing environment.
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Murdoch To Launch ‘Sun on Sunday’ Tabloid
photo: Rupert Murdoch London 27th January 1986 AP / TopFoto
Murdoch launches another UK paper to go with The Sun and The Times.
BBC.co.uk reports: Rupert Murdoch has told staff at the Sun he will launch new weekend tabloid, the Sun on Sunday, “very soon”. The News Corporation boss also declared his “unwavering support” for the Sun’s journalists at News International’s offices in Wapping, London.
Full report here
And here at The Sun
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On About The Image – U.S. Stock Photo News
• Video: Scott Mc Kiernan Presents – 5 Years of DOUBLEtruck Magazine:
Scott Mc Kiernan owner at Zuma Press Presents – 5 Years of DOUBLEtruck Magazine here
• Deposit Photos Hits 6m Images – Reports Growth in Editorial Images Demand:
Florida based Depositphotos Stock Photo Agency has added another million images to its collection since December 2011 – that’s just two months! here
• PACA – Antipiracy Statement – Members Survey Results:
PACA (Picture Archive Council Of America) have released an antipiracy statement titled ‘Putting our focus on piracy – Unauthorized use and the media licensing industry. here
• iPAD Give Away – Photo Agency:
Portland, Maine based photo agency Aurora Photos have an iPAD give away here
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The Sun App Includes In-Paper Deeper News & Features Tool
UK tabloid newspaper The Sun has launched a new smartphone app. The app includes a ‘Sun Scan’ tool which allows readers of the paper to scan and access further details of a printed feature.
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Portfolio: Eric Kruszewski – Cuba
PAN reader photographer Eric Kruszewski writes: Hi Will, I immersed myself in the Cuban culture and captured an intimate glimpse into their lives. I created a video from the imagery and wish to share it with you. Cuba: Discovering Its People and Culture Conveys imagery from a 9-day expedition throughout Cuba that granted an intimate glimpse into its people and culture. National Geographic orchestrated the journey.
Visit Eric’s website and more images here
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