Retoucher (New York, NY)

The Associated Press seeks a Photo Retoucher/Indexer for its New York City office.

The Photo Retoucher/Indexer will be responsible for image scans, image retouch, metadata entry and quality control and associated workflows. The position is located at AP headquarters in New York, reporting to the Photo Library Manager.

RESPONSIBLITIES:
# Operate film scanners to produce digital images and retouch said images in conformance with AP quality standards
# Generate photo captions and metadata pursuant to AP standards
# Perform quality control of image and metadata work of others as necessary
# Other tasks related to the digitization and inclusion of images in the AP digital archive, as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:
# Strong knowledge of photographic workflows from camera to output, both film and digital
# Knowledge of film negative production and handling
# Expert-level knowledge of Photoshop CS3 for image retouch and repurpose
# Strong knowledge of image color correction methodologies
# Knowledge of third-party plug-ins for Photoshop a plus
# General knowledge of film scanners and workflows
# Specific knowledge of software and hardware workflows for Kodak/Creo flatbed scanners, glassless Imacon scanners
# Strong written communication skills
# Knowledge of photo caption styles
# Knowledge of additional photo metadata a plus
# Proficiency with Windows and Macintosh environments
# Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
# Basic knowledge of FTP, email and other communications protocols
# Knowledge of photo copyright laws a plus


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