§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

picture editor

Picture editors select and approve photographs and illustrations for newspapers, journals and magazines.

Description

Picture editors select and approve photographs and illustrations for newspapers, journals and magazines. Picture editors make sure that the photographs are delivered on time for publication.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

post-processing of photographs press law multimedia systems photography ICT software specifications copyright legislation graphic design editorial standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

motion graphics desktop publishing

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

consult information sources perform image editing supervise staff edit photographs select photos supervise work follow ethical code of conduct of journalists adapt to type of media meet deadlines consult with editor edit negatives negotiate exploitation rights develop professional network build contacts to maintain news flow

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)