Photo Editor

Methodfi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports organization is seeking a Photo Editor responsible for curating a high-quality image library and managing imagery during events. This role includes selecting and editing photos in real-time, writing captions, and organizing images for quick access. Candidates should have experience in sports photography and proficiency with Apple and editing software. The position requires some international travel and flexible hours, especially during tournaments, and involves collaboration with team members to ensure high-quality visual storytelling.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Apple computers and software tools.
• Strong understanding of photography and digital workflows.
• Ability to write captions quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Select and edit imagery in real time during tournaments.
• Write accurate captions and apply metadata to images.
• Organize images for quick retrieval and proper archiving.

Skills

Proficiency with Apple computers

Strong understanding of photography

Solid caption writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in live sports photography

Familiarity with IPTC standards

Tools

Photo Mechanic

Adobe Lightroom

Photoshop

FTP tools

Job description

ABOUT LIV GOLF

Now in its fourth season, the LIV Golf League features 13 teams competing for both an Individual and Team title at premier golf courses across the world. As the first truly global golf League, LIV Golf is constantly innovating to set a new standard in sport and redefine the fan experience through the lens of music, culture, and entertainment, while growing the game of golf for a new era of players and fans around the world. Headquartered in New York and London, the League holds events in cities across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Africa, with broadcasts reaching nearly 900 million households in more than 200 international markets and territories. LIV Golf was designed to expand the sport on a global level, bring new audiences to the game, create new value within the golfing ecosystem, and enhance the game’s societal impact far beyond the course through the League’s Impact & Sustainability efforts. In 2022, LIV Golf launched The International Series, which features 10 elevated events in world-class destinations. Sanctioned by the Asian Tour, these events offer a pathway for leading professional and amateur golfers from around the world into the LIV Golf League and the Majors.

HISTORY

Founded in 2021 and officially launched in 2022 with the eight-event LIV Golf Invitational Series, 2025 was our third 14-event season as the LIV Golf League.

The format respects golf’s history and traditions with updates for modern-day sports fans; four days, 72 holes, no cut, shotgun start, and simultaneous Team and Individual competitions, offering a faster tournament that drives engaging storylines and offers an immersive fan experience. The League’s award-winning events, each wholly owned and operated by LIV Golf and broadcast to over 900 million homes across 200 international territories, showcase world-class competition happening at LIV Golf’s 14 global events. Music entertainment, food, live concerts, family-friendly activations and offer a festival-like atmosphere. A two-time winner of the World’s Best Golf Event from the World Golf Awards and a Sports Business Awards Finalist for Sports Event of the Year, our signature hospitality, inclusive atmosphere, quality food and beverage offerings, post-play concerts have helped LIV Golf have helped build record-breaking attendance at events worldwide.

LIV Golf continues to expand its reach by bringing the League to new and returning markets featuring some of the most iconic venues in the world. It has also introduced free agency to professional golf, integrating end-of-season player promotion and relegation, team trades and off-season roster movement that drive year-round fan engagement, embraced by many of the world’s most popular sports.

Away from the entertainment on the course, LIV Golf is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the communities it visits through its ground-breaking social impact and sustainability strategy. Named a 2024 Most Impactful award winner by Front Office Sports for utilising its platform to make a positive impact on and off the course, in local communities around the globe, the League is committed to giving back and improving the world through golf.

ROLE OBJECTIVE / THE TEAM

The Photo Editor will be at the heart of crafting and communicating the visual story that defines the brand. As Photo Editor, your role will be pivotal in curating a comprehensive and high-quality image library, blending non-event and event responsibilities to capture the essence of the brand. This position will involve some international travel. During events, there will be some required work on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during tournament hours. The non-event schedule follows traditional workdays.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Select, edit, and process imagery in real time during and after tournaments (second selects) to timely delivery of high-quality visuals.

• Write accurate and concise captions and apply metadata to all images using industry-standard IPTC formatting.

• Review incoming photos to ensure they meet quality standards before archiving.

• Tag and organise images for quick retrieval and proper archiving across both local systems and digital asset management platforms.

• Upload edited imagery via FTP

• Distribute approved images to internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders.

• Assist with player/team image approvals

• Support photographers on-site by assisting with image workflow, file management, and adherence to creative direction or shot lists.

• Respond quickly to image requests and deliver files in the correct format, resolution, and metadata structure.

• Help maintain coverage consistency across events by assisting with shot list development and ensuring photographers have clear direction.

• Support coverage for all LIV Golf tournaments and assist in the editing and delivery of imagery for other Majors throughout the season.

• Assist in the setup of the mobile office at events

• Ensure proper connectivity is provided on-site for Stills and Motion

• Ensure appropriate desk space and power is ready for the team

• Ensure proper safe equipment storage is provided for all vendors

• Ensure all accreditation is correct for vendors on-site

• Track usage of commercial partners and sponsors for the league and teams

• Assist editors with metadata and code replacements

REQUIRED SKILLS / WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU

• Proficiency with Apple computers and professional software including Photo Mechanic, Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and FTP tools.

• Strong understanding of photography, editorial standards, and digital imaging workflows.

• Solid caption writing and copyediting skills with attention to detail and speed.

• Ability to identify compelling images under tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; thrives in a collaborative team environment.

• Experience working in live sports or editorial photography environments.

• Familiarity with IPTC standards and professional metadata tagging practices.

WORK SCHEDULE & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel required to all LIV Golf tournaments (Domestic and International)

• Additional events as needed, such as majors, media week, etc.

• During tournaments: Work primarily Monday through Sunday, with long flexible hours depending on event needs.

• Non-event weeks: Traditional Monday–Friday schedule.

• The role requires frequent communication, consistent computer-based work, and the ability to operate quickly and accurately under pressure as a team and independently.

LIV Golf is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organisation, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeships.

LIV Golf Investments makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.