Picture editor, Feast app

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We are now looking for a Picture editor to join the Feast team. This is a 12-month NUJ fixed-term contract or staff secondment. You will oversee and commission recipe shoots for Feast across print, web and digital. This role is part time, 2 days per week.

• Commission recipe shoots for the Feast app, working closely with the art director and head of food to deliver distinctive, inspiring images.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver a schedule of daily updated content.
• Work in collaboration with the Feast art director to plan visual direction of food content.
• Scout new photography and food styling talent and maintain good relations with existing contributors.
• Clear copyright and credits.

• Proven experience in commissioning food photography for digital publication and social channels.
• Proven experience of assembling a shoot team - understanding working practices and schedules.
• Experience of handling budgets and fee negotiation.
• A good network of contacts among specialist food photographers and stylists in the UK and abroad.
• A good knowledge of studio locations in the UK.
• Strong awareness of food photography trends and competitor styles.

We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media. We operate in a hybrid working environment. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. The closing date for applications is 6pm, Wednesday 27th May 2026.

• 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• Generous pension scheme; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age).
• 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving.
• Private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies.
• Support for IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality.

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing.

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.