Vicky Dearman

Experience

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  Frank Spooner Pictures

  Nov 1997 - Jul 2001

  Picture Researcher
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  Katz Pictures

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Picture Researcher
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  FilmMagic

  Nov 2003 - Oct 2005

  Assignment Editor
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  World Entertainment News Network

  Oct 2005 - Mar 2008

  Assignment Editor
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  Motivate Publishing

  Mar 2008 - Mar 2009

  Assignment Editor, Manager/Gulf Pics, Picture Editor/Hello! Middle East
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  Getty Images

  Jul 2009 - Feb 2011

  Assignment Editor
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  World Entertainment News Network

  Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

  Assignment Editor & Special Projects Coordinator
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  Insight News and Features

  Jul 2011 - Jun 2012

  Assistant Bureau Chief - UK
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  Getty Images

  Sept 2012 - now

  As a people manager, I lead a diverse team of Assignment Editors, Editors, Photographers, and Production Assistants, overseeing content creation across multiple platforms. I ensure all content aligns with editorial strategies and maintains high standards for quality and accuracy.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and guide an editorial team, offering feedback, direction, and professional growth opportunities to drive performance.Content Strategy & Production: Ensure content creation aligns with editorial goals while maintaining integrity throughout the production process.Freelancer & Partner Relations: Manage relationships with freelance content creators, collaborating with team leads for seamless project execution.Quality Assurance: Review content for accuracy, quality, and consistency with editorial guidelines and brand standards.Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with editorial, sales, and production teams to optimize workflows and ensure efficient project delivery.Commercial Coordination: Partner with Sales to meet commercial production standards, maintaining budgets and margins.Event Coverage Leadership: Lead major event coverage, managing teams to capture content and coordinating logistics on-site.Industry Relations: Build relationships with photographers, publicists, and organizations to secure event access and coverage opportunities.Budget Oversight: Manage SG&A budgets, analyzing costs and revenue for event coverage to ensure profitability.Performance Management: Conduct reviews, provide feedback, and coach team members to foster growth and skill development.Process Optimization: Implement workflows, SOPs, and training to improve efficiency and streamline operations.Editorial Alignment: Ensure team goals align with broader editorial and company objectives, adhering to leadership principles.Resource Management: Collaborate with Assignment Editors to assess staffing needs and optimize resource deployment. Show less

  • Director

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Senior Manager, Entertainment Services, Editorial Content, EMEA

    Oct 2015 - Apr 2023

  • Assignment Editor

    Sept 2012 - Sept 2015