The international news agency AFP (Agence France-Presse) seeks an experienced, creative photographer to join its New Delhi bureau.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for the right candidate to join the staff of a global news organisation with bureaus around the world, offering exceptional career development possibilities.

The successful candidate will become part of a multi-media team covering both daily news and off-diary features. They will be expected to research and plan coverage, and generate and execute original story ideas including photo essays, all in close coordination with the bureau’s editorial text and video teams. The ability to shoot short video contributions is essential.

Photo coverage in Delhi includes a wide range of topics from social, environmental, politics and official visits to sport and lifestyle. There will be regular assignments within India and possibly overseas.

The job requires flexibility in terms of hours, including working evenings and weekends when necessary.

• Applicants should have several years of daily news experience in India, ideally in either a news agency or newspaper environment.

• They should have a proven ability to shoot across multiple interests and subjects, rapidly producing vivid and attention-grabbing images to real-time deadlines.

• Experience of covering cricket will be an advantage.

• The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of India and current affairs in the country.

• Fluency in Hindi and in English are required. Other Indian language(s) would be an advantage.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants have to submit their portfolio, CV and Cover Letter.
Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

AFP is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We therefore encourage all applications.