Editorial photographer competencies

Editorial photographer competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Editorial photographer position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

1.  Bachelors degree preferred
2. Excellent written and oral communication
3. Proactive problem solving, both technically and creatively
4. 3+ years of digital studio photography experience in a commercial studio preferred
5. A strong portfolio of print and online fashion photography should be provided in interviews to demonstrate experience in applied techniques.
6. Someone who can inspire and be inspired by our team!
7. Experience in a studio environment
8. The ability to manage a photography team (assistant, digital tech photo coordinator)
9. Looking for independent and productivityfocused candidates
10. Willingness to work with web production team to optimize photography asset handoffs 
11. Understand costreduction principles and how to implement goals
12. Possess skills at assessing issues, defining solutions, and implementing strategy
13. Perform well in environment that values leadership, efficiency, dependability, and organization
14. Intern must be proficient in MS Office programs, well organized, punctual & have access to a laptop, cell phone and transportation.
15. Must have or be willing to travel
16. Must have a valid passport

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills