Assignment Editor, Sport

Assignment Editor, Sport

Location: United States (Remote or Hybrid)

Type: Full-time/permanent

Who You Are:

You are a highly organized, forward-thinking problem solver. You will help manage the workflow to cover the events we are currently committed to, as well as bring your own vision to our future planning and execution of photography coverage. You are eager to support initiatives that promote Diversity & Inclusion and aren’t afraid to bring a diverse viewpoint to your work. You are very detail-oriented and able to balance many different projects at once, while also having great interpersonal skills to communicate with our team, both staff and freelance. You are a team player who works well with others and can be an ambassador for our company. Existing contacts within the sports media industry are a plus, whether it be with specific leagues, teams, or photographers. The preference for this role is to be based in NYC or LA to be a part of our offices there, however, other locations will be considered within the United States. Travel will not be a necessity in this role, but the opportunity will present itself to go on-site to events with our team.

Your Next Challenge:

The Sports Assignment Editor plans and executes our sports coverage across many different leagues and teams. You will be working directly with the Senior Manager of Assignments & Operations along with other assignment editors to continue delivering on our current commitments and growing our coverage, everything from a one-off single-day event to a multi-week event spanning multiple cities and venues. You’ll work closely with our staff of 30 photographers and our hundreds of freelance photographers and editors. You exhibit integrity and have a proven track record of maintaining a client-focused perspective, representing the company with your strong presentation and public speaking skills.

• Plan and execute event coverage, start to finish. This includes planning, credential requests, event creation, photographer relations, and league/team relations.
• Continue to build our photographer relationships, old and new.
• Work to grow our coverage where possible.
• Compile and provide analysis of data regarding coverage and usage.
• Represent the company in your local market.
• Apply strong communication skills both within our company and to external contacts.
• Develop partnerships with various industry-related organizations and athletes.
• Fosters relationships in a strong team environment internally and externally.
• Participate in the mentorship of other team members and industry professionals.

What You'll Need:

• The ability to stay organized.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Background in and well-established relationships within the industry working with and for different organizations including sports leagues, public relations, teams, and organizations.
• A minimum of three of experience in the industry.
• Strong/expert/masterful sense of editorial integrity as defined in our Editorial Standards https://www.gettyimages.com/company/editorial-policy
• Ability to work weekends during events.
• Possess superb people skills.
• Equivalent undergrad degree or requisite experience.
• The ability to travel, domestically and internationally, at times. This includes a valid passport.
• Bring a perspective on underrepresented communities and strive to provide diverse content to broaden representation shown through visual arts.

There’s a story in every picture, a narrative in every frame. 

We believe in the power of visuals. As a leading visual content creator, our three brands–Getty Images, iStock, and Unsplash–offer a full range of content solutions to meet the needs of any customer, whatever their size, location, or budget. Whether the goal is commercial or philanthropic, revenue-generating or society-changing, market-disrupting or headline-driving, our visuals help any brand, business, or organization communicate more effectively with their target audience and urge them to action. In other words, we know how powerful an image or video can be—and that it can move the world. 

Working at Getty Images 

Our goal is to be one of the best places to work globally, which means we’re dedicated to providing experiences and resources that allow you to do your best work. Foundational to our culture are our Leadership Principles, which are the shared values that guide how we come together to do our work. We raise the bar and collectively bring solutions while exercising trust, transparency, and care. We actively reject biased behavior and are inclusive of different voices, perspectives, and experiences. We focus on our customers and deliver on our commitments and commercial goals. 

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that prioritizes delivering results efficiently and using time wisely, so that all employees can achieve balance between commitments to the company and health and well-being in our lives. We value the importance of rest and recovery ranging from company-paid holidays to time away from work. Our flexible time off policy is above industry standard. We offer premier benefits with options including above-market competitive medical, dental, vision, health plan savings accounts, life and disability plans, global employee assistance programs, legal, pet, home, and auto coverage at preferential group rates and discounts, as well as retirement and financial education and tools. Full-time employees working at least 25 hours per week are eligible for these programs and health benefits on the 1st of the month following their date of hire.

Getty Images Holdings, Inc is a publicly traded company, and its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "GETY". You may be eligible to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which allows employees to purchase company stock at a 15% discount to market. 

Our employees’ growth, development, belonging, and engagement are important investments. We offer learning experiences ranging from leadership development, diversity and inclusion training, mentoring programs, a high potential program, and professional and skills development. We prioritize staying connected in our hybrid-working world and encourage participation in global morale events and local gatherings, as well as finding community in one or more of our Employee Resource Groups. Learning about our business is paramount, and our open and transparent culture means you’ll have direct access to experts and senior leaders via open forums, all hands, and content hours. 

Getty Images believes that diversity is critical to our success in moving the world and is committed to creating an inclusive, mutually respectful environment that celebrates diversity. We seek to hire based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Getty Images is an equal-opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.