Magazine Writer / Copywriter (English)

Manila - full-time

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and talented Copywriter to work with us in Manila. You’ll have a way with words and a passion to invent playful, funny, crazy and creative texts and concepts. You’ll be an integral part of the team, helping to push forward ideas from concept into realization. You´ll be working with the Marketing team in the Vienna HQ and the Magazine team in Manila. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who has an affinity for words, arts and culture and wishes to work in a multicultural environment, with a large community of creative individuals.

About Us

Lomography is a globally active organization dedicated to experimental and creative analogue photography. Originally established in 1992 by a group of offbeat students as an arts movement, but fuelled by fiery passion and burning curiosity, the Lomographic Society soon grew into an international venture.
Our snapshots are characterized by vibrant colours, surprise effects and pure spontaneity. We have over a million creative members across the world and invite you to let loose, ignite your inspiration and to catapult your shots around the globe through our online platform. Whether you’re a complete novice or a seasoned pro, everyone can harness the photographic power to create something incredible. Don’t think – just shoot!

Responsibilities
  • Regularly research and write articles on interesting creative photography, art, and pop culture related topics.
  • Develop and manage a network of artists and photographers to be featured on the Magazine and conduct interviews with them.
  • Edit and publish Community or locally-submitted pieces.
  • Participate in team’s brainstorms and pitch story ideas to the rest of the Magazine and Marketing team.
  • Pitch new formats and editorial series ideas to develop the Magazine further.
  • Create high-quality, SEO-friendly content for our website
  • Be consistent with the production of articles and meet editorial deadlines.
Requirements
  • Educational background in Art/Media/Advertising/Journalism/Literature/Linguistics or similar
  • Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply
  • Impeccable grammar, writing and editing skills
  • Creative and imaginative personality
  • Great organization skills and an eye for details
  • Good research skills and ability to get information where needed
  • Flexible, efficient and proactive
  • Previous experience and knowledge with analogue photography and/or Lomography products is a plus.
What we Offer
  • The opportunity to contribute to the Lomography legacy and to interact with a large community of creative individuals
  • Test all the Lomography gear you ever dreamt of and more
  • Be part of a young, international team who loves to occasionally hang out after work
  • We always work on interesting new projects, so there’s never a dull moment
  • A lomographic welcome package
Employment
  • Full-time
  • Start date: as soon as possible
  • Location: physical presence in the local office (Makati) required

Interested? Email your CV and writing samples to == [email protected]==: [email protected] with the subject heading: APPLICATION FOR MAGAZINE WRITER – (name)

  • Manila, Philippines

    Known as the “Pearl of the Orient”, Manila is the Philippines’ national capital. From historical sights to museums, malls, cafés and bars, this bustling city is full of things to see and stories to tell. The Philippines, which is consistently deemed as the “world’s social media capital”, tells a lot about how Filipinos love connecting and expressing themselves in various ways, including Lomography! The Lomography Philippines’ Office is located at the heart of the central business district of Makati.

  • What we do at Lomography

    We’re committed to keeping analogue alive and helping our international Community capture the curious world we live in. We offer an ever-expanding range of experimental analogue goodies including innovative films, cameras, instant products, lenses & photographic accessories on our Online Shop and through a global network of retail partners. In addition to selling analogue gear, we publish daily tipsters, tutorials and interviews in our online Lomography Magazine and host a Community Site where Community members can upload their images and interact with over 1 million fellow Lomographers worldwide.

  • What we stand for

    The Lomographic Society International is a globally-active organization dedicated to analogue, experimental and creative photography. Our team comes together from all over the world and we are all different. It’s really important to us that everybody feels welcome at Lomography. We think diversity is a strength and inclusion should be meaningful in order to provide equal opportunities for everyone.

  • What working at Lomography is like

    We offer jobs in various departments with quick promotion opportunities and a wide range of benefits, not least access to all the fun Lomography gear you could ever dream of! English is our working language amongst a friendly team comprising over 15 different nationalities – everyone has a place at Lomography! Each of us brings something new to the team and we all share a common passion for photography. Every career path is unique and offers the opportunity to gain new perspectives and knowledge.

  • Where can you find us?

    With our HQ in Vienna and subsidiaries located in London, Paris, New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Manila – you can choose the destination of your dreams. We're happy to help you when relocating to any of the places that you’re drawn to and wherever you end up, our international team works together so you will be able to engage with colleagues and Community members from all around the world.

  • How do you apply

    Don’t be shy! Browse through our job postings and feel free to tell us all about your passions, strengths and experiences. Feel free to share your photos with us if you are an analogue enthusiast or any other creative project that you think we might find interesting. Let us know why you want to contribute to Lomography’s legacy and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We’ll aim to get back to you within one week with our feedback!

  • Which team fits you

    We have several different in-house departments including marketing, design, programming, copywriting, product development, finance and administration. We strongly believe in training talents in all areas and you will definitely learn something new at Lomography. Rest assured: we will find a department that fits your ambitions!

  • What the hell is Lomography?

    Established in Vienna in 1992 as an artistic movement – fuelled by fiery passion and burning curiosity – today, Lomography designs, manufactures and distributes analogue cameras and accessories to photographers around the world. We are a creative and globally present company with our headquarters located in Vienna, along with various subsidiaries all over the world.

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Still haven’t found what you’re looking for?

Don’t worry, Lomography is always on the lookout for motivated people to join our team. Send your resume to [email protected] and let us know what role you’d be interested in.