Picture Desk Assistant

Picture Desk Assistant

Who we are:
Barcroft Pacific is one of Australia's leading providers of exclusive
editorial content.

Based in Melbourne, we are part of Barcroft Media and furnish newspapers,
magazines and websites across the globe with top quality words and pictures.

Together with our offices in London and Delhi we provide coverage from
around the world to our clients.

Through www.barcroftpacific.com and barcroft.tv we offer our pictures and
video for immediate download.

The Role:

This is a rare opportunity to take up a role in a highly regarded and
adventurous company.

You will ensure that our growing brand reputation and rising sales continue
to go from strength to strength by:

Processing Photos and editing photos to send to magazines and newspapers.

Editing and syndicating material to both our local and global clients.

Working with photographers and field editors to coordinate the flow of
material from events in Australia to our offices in London and Delhi.

Personally handling sales of material directly to our clients.

Taking responsibility for sales management, development, reporting and
targets.

Developing and managing client accounts through face-to-face meetings, over the phone and in writing.

You will:

Have an interest in photography.

Have an outgoing personality and drive that will be worth a top-level
salary, commission & bonus package, commensurate with experience.

Interested in furthering your own career in a positive and challenging
environment.

Have experience within a photo agency or news organization and be familiar
with the needs of a fast-paced photo agency in a competitive market.

Understand that news is rarely convenient and be flexible about working
arrangements

Have creative ideas and be up to date with the world of celebrities and current events.

Have expedience in using all relevant software including Excel, Word, Photoshop and Fotostation.

Provide overall support to the Picture Editor.

Please submit your current CV to chelsea@barcroftpacific.com

PLEASE NOTE - THIS POSITION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO APPLICANTS WHO HAVE THE
NECESSARY CLEARANCE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA