Photography Director, Grazia

The Focus of the Role:

As our Picture Director, you will lead all aspects of photography and image selection, overseeing both editorial and talent-based photo shoots.

This role requires close collaboration with the Creative Director, as well as coordination with Editors and talent agents, to conceptualise and execute compelling cover shoots that align with the brand’s visual identity and editorial vision.

You’ll work from our London office for 3 days per week and the rest working from home. 

Our Team:

GRAZIA is Britain’s go-to glossy for luxury fashion, agenda-setting features, and exclusive A-list access. With a new issue every fortnight, we’re a fast-paced, creatively driven team with bold ambitions and a vibrant culture to match. Our office buzzes with energy - collaboration thrives in person, especially when it comes to crafting powerful visuals. We’re passionate about imagery, obsessed with storytelling, and deeply social. If you’re looking to be part of a fun, forward-thinking environment where creativity is celebrated and ideas come to life, this is your moment!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee imagery for Grazia magazine, in print, online and social media
• Manage shoot production on cover and talent shoots
• Source photographers, stylists, set designers, HMU teams
• Secure locations, studios, permits and manage logistics as required
• Have connections with leading photographers and an eye for emerging talent
• Work closely with the Creative Director, Editors and the Fashion team to bring shoots to life
• Work closely with digital / social team (including video) to ensure social requirements are captured from set
• Manage picture budgets
• Liaise with agents and PRs, organise schedules and send out call sheets
• Have a keen eye for news and celebrity imagery and present edits to the editorial team
• Negotiate rights and fees for imagery
• Lead the picture team working closely with the brand’s Picture Editor
• Assist with creative solutions for feature concepts and special projects

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience on an equivalent title
• Extensive shoot production experience
• A passion for photography
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Great relationships with photographers and shoot teams

Closing Date: Sunday 5th October

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win. 
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working. 
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.

We are actively recruiting for this position, so the job advert may close earlier than expected.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.