Open Call for News Photographers Across Eastern Europe
Join VX Media's network of Eastern European photographers to showcase your talent, sell globally, and access training opportunities. Apply by January 25, 2025!
VX Media in London, alongside its affiliated news, editorial, and event photography wire service, is actively seeking talented news photographers from across Eastern Europe to join our team — at the VX Pictures.
We are looking for individuals with a strong commitment to visual storytelling and a keen understanding of the cultural, political, and social landscapes of their home countries. If you are passionate about capturing compelling moments and delivering impactful stories through images, we want to hear from you.
Qualifications:
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Proficiency in FTP, metadata, and the captioning process for images.
A deep understanding of the social, political, and cultural environment in your home country.
Training Opportunities:
Photographers with an impressive portfolio will be offered training to further enhance their skills. Our training program covers:
Composition
Storytelling through images
Portrait photography
Image editing
Metadata and captioning best practices
Tracking and covering news events
Revenue Share Models:
Non-Exclusive Content:
65% of sales revenue to the photographer.
VX Media retains 35% of sales revenue.
Exclusive Content:
70% of sales revenue to the photographer.
VX Media retains 30% of sales revenue.
Assignment Rates:
Daily Retainer Assignments:
80% of the day rate allocated to the photographer.
VX Media retains 20%, but after six (6) consecutive days of work, photographers will receive 100% of the daily rate for additional days.
Event Photography Assignments:
Standard day rates determined by location and client requirements.
Additional Opportunities:
We also offer assignment opportunities for photographers to contribute to British, American, and European newspapers that partner with VX Media.
Application Deadline:
All applications must be submitted by January 25, 2025.
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, click the 'APPLY' button below to fill in the application. Share your portfolio and a brief introduction outlining your experience and qualifications.
Together, let’s create impactful visual stories that resonate globally.
This is not a staff job but rather an opportunity to showcase your work on a global stage and sell your images to our clients worldwide. It also offers the potential to transition into a staff position with VX Media in the future, based on your performance and the needs of the organization.
Please note, you will be responsible for managing your own taxes and revenues in accordance with the laws of your home country.
