Picture Researcher

Location: Noida

Position: Full Time

Purpose of Role:

To ensure in consultation with Project/Senior/Manager Picture Research and book team, where appropriate, that projects are completed within budget and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage image requests and project well as integral support to the Creative teams.
  • Keep a track of image requests on each project. First search on Media Archive, followed by DK preferred sites and look into the possibility of sourcing images directly from institutions, such as museums, press offices etc.
  • To ensure that image uses are legally compliant and all necessary rights (including secondary rights) are cleared.
  • Maintain and update accurate records of agency images used in each project on the Picture Research Database to help generate picture credits.
  • Include information about sources requiring complimentary copies of the book on the Picture Research Database.
  • To send monthly/batch-wise agency picture spent to the Creative team.
  • To communicate with Project/Senior Picture Researcher and Manager Picture Research on regular basis.
  • Keeping up to date with new sources and collections.
  • Monitor picture use in order to actively negotiate improved terms/book deals with picture agencies.
  • Checks and clearances for illustrations.
  • At the end of each project, supply RF images along with metadata files for MA ingestion.
  • Clear Press Pack rights as per Marketing team’s brief.
  • Attend startup and debrief meetings.

 

Required Skills:

  • Relevant experience in related field.
  • Excellent picture editing skills.
  • Strong research skills and a good understanding of Design and Editorial requirements.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • Ability to multi task and handle allocated projects.
  • A meticulous eye for detail.
  • Ability to work efficiently and harmoniously with other members of the team.
  • Ability to liaise well with picture agencies, individual photographers institutes, with the aim of sourcing material for DK projects.
  • Problem solving and analysis

 

Desired Candidates profile:

  • Qualification - Graduate/Post Graduate from recognized institution/university, preferably in fields related to Fine Arts, Photography, Graphic Design.
  • Experience - 3 to 4 years of experience in related field.