Senior Commercial Editor, Sport

Senior Commercial Editor, SportLocation: London, UK (Hybrid)Type: Full-time/permanent

Who You Are:As senior commercial editor, you will lead the Commercial Sport editing team to deliver exceptional results across client projects, with a focus on managing and processing commercial portrait projects. Your role combines remote, in-office, and onsite work, including event support and project management, group edit leadership, and ensuring the timely distribution of content globally. You will work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, balancing editorial quality with client satisfaction.

You’ll be integral to our global editing strategy, guiding and organising editing teams supporting international events and key stakeholders. You should have a solid understanding of both domestic and international sports, combined with experience managing large volumes of content while meeting client expectations and relationships. A strong background in digital photography, commercial portraiture, photo editing, metadata management, and technical troubleshooting across both PC and MAC platforms is essential to success in this role.

Your Next Challenge:

• Content Editing and Distribution:
• Edit commercial content remotely, in-office, and onsite at sporting events.
• Deliver content for global distribution, using advanced skills in JPEG and RAW workflows, photo editing software, metadata application, and FTP management.
• Ensure timely uploads of images to multiple platforms, including websites and client destinations.
• Create and manage briefs for commercial portraiture and client-specific tasks.
• Commercial Projects:
• Manage the editing requirements for commercial projects.
• Assist in the organisation and planning of commercial portrait projects, including logistics and equipment coordination.
• Participate in client briefing calls to establish delivery schedules and workflows.
• Create and implement detailed photography/editing briefs and testing processes for each project.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, answering editing queries, providing updates, and managing timelines for uploads.
• Lead and mentor a team of editors on headshot projects, ensuring workflow consistency and high-quality results.
• Drive training initiatives to upskill editors in headshot workflows, expanding team expertise.
• Lead client discussions and manage relationships with key internal and external partners.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the technology team to maintain server functionality, addressing technical needs such as hardware updates and efficiency improvements.
• Actively research and integrate new technologies to improve workflow efficiency and reduce costs.
• Train and mentor freelance editors, ensuring adherence to company standards for image transmission, quality, captioning, and delivery.
• Provide feedback on editing processes and workflow improvements to enhance team performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external clients, ensuring exceptional customer service for both editorial and client-driven assignments.
• Serve as the key liaison during commercial workflows, ensuring client needs are consistently met.
• Foster a collaborative team environment, promoting respect, open communication, and a positive work culture where all team members feel valued and supported.

What You’ll Need:

• Strong editing skills with expertise in RAW workflows, photo editing, and metadata management.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and client service skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with great attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively and perform well under pressure.
• Strong leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing talent.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to ensure smooth workflows and resolve technical challenges.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including evenings and weekends (valid passport required).