Image Editor (m/f/d)

Join our team Image Editor (m/f/d) in Kassel

We are looking for an Image Editor (m/f/d) with relevant experience in picture editing for print and digital publications.

The role is responsible for the planning, sourcing, rights clearance, and delivery of images throughout long‑term editorial and production processes.

Your responsibilities will include in particular:

• Picture editing in close collaboration with internal partners
• Planning and managing image sourcing strategies
• Managing image rights and licensing
• Picture editing across print and digital publications
• Preparing and monitoring image budgets
• Coordination with external partners
• Ensuring image delivery workflows

Your profile:

• Proven professional experience as a picture editor or in a relevant position, preferably in the field of art and culture
• Experience with image rights and copyright
• Experience with electronic publications and digital media
• Competence in planning and coordinating workflows
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of copyright law and licensing practices in international publishing contexts
• Ability to work independently with strong detail orientation

We look forward to receiving your application!

The weekly working time is 40 hours.

The position is fixed‑term until 31 October 2027 .

The start date is May 1, 2026 .

We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from all people – regardless of gender and gender identity, ethnic origin and nationality, age, religion and worldview, disability, sexual orientation, identity, or social background.

We strongly encourage people with severe disabilities or equivalent status to apply. As our workplaces in listed buildings are not fully accessible, we will work with you to find individual solutions.