Edward Maidment

Edward Maidment is a seasoned professional with twelve years of experience in newspaper publishing and five years in the magazine sector.

His expertise lies in commissioning high-quality editorial and commercial photographic & video content for Shutterstock, a leading global technology company.

Edward is known for running large-scale projects, managing creative teams, rights, and budgets with strategic insight and project management skills.

He excels in multi-tasking in high-pressure environments and has a demonstrated ability as a team-oriented leader, exercising editorial judgment, managing resources, and motivating staff for optimal results.

Edward Maidment possesses excellent negotiation, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills, along with in-depth knowledge of digital acquisition and post-processing methods.

He has a vast network of contacts in the photographic, news, events, and PR industries globally, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of legal and copyright issues.

Edward's educational background includes studying A Levels in English, Politics, and History at Wellington College, followed by a BA (Hons) in Film & English Literature at London Metropolitan University.

His professional journey includes roles such as Manager, Event Assignments at Shutterstock, Freelance Picture Editor for various prominent media organizations like Mail Plus iPad edition, The Times, Daily Telegraph, and Financial Times.