We Are Hiring

Late Co-Founder

About the job

Who We Are

Fairpicture is an impact-driven startup committed to changing the way visual media is created and shared. We believe in fair practices that ensure ethical treatment and equitable representation for photographers, videographers, and the individuals they portray. We advocate for fair compensation, proper credit, and respectful storytelling, aiming to create a more inclusive and just visual culture. With a range of innovative products including consulting services, the FairConsent app, and custom content production, Fairpicture has built a strong foundation, and now we’re ready to scale.

Our Journey So Far

Over the last five years, we’ve achieved amazing things together. Our co-founding team has been instrumental in shaping this journey, but one of our co-founders is now stepping back. While this is a loss for us, it also opens up a unique opportunity for the right person to bring new perspectives, energy, and ambition to the team. We’ve learned that change, though challenging, has always led to growth for us. We continue to hear from all sides—our photographers, clients, the public, and the wider industry—that the work FairPicture does is vital. This is our chance to expand our reach and impact even more.

We are currently undergoing a transformation, and with that comes focus and promise. We’re seeking a Late Co-Founder who will co-lead this next chapter—someone who values diversity and can contribute fresh ideas.

What You’ll Do

• Lead with Vision: Shape the future of Fairpicture, building on our mission and driving our impact forward.
• Drive Business Growth: Combine your business knowledge and development expertise to identify new opportunities and partnerships.
• Focus on Business Development & Sales: Lead business development and sales efforts, with a particular emphasis on developing and promoting the FairConsent app.
• Challenge & Innovate: Be a critical, constructive voice, proposing and driving improvements across the organization.
• Embrace Pragmatism: Help balance our impact-driven goals with economic startup realities.
• Bring Leadership: Inspire and empower our international team of 17 employees and freelancers, aligning our efforts to seize new opportunities for scaling.

Core Skills We’re Looking For

• A business background in a startup or small company, ideally in working in sales and with digital products.
• Strong business development abilities, connecting market insights with development strategy.
• A pragmatic mindset, balancing our mission with business sense.
• Leadership experience, guiding teams through transitions and new growth phases.
• A critical thinker who brings fresh ideas and sees things through.
• Working language is English; proficiency in other languages is a plus.

Bonus Points

• Expertise in growth marketing, particularly in promoting digital products like the FairConsent app.
• Knowledge of or experience in the photography/videography industry or in the nonprofit sector.
• Financial expertise.
• Business management skills (Business administration or similar background).

What You Get

• The freedom to shape Fairpicture’s future and put your mark on a growing impact startup.
• A flexible and open work environment where innovation thrives.
• The chance to work on exciting, innovative projects with a team that’s passionate about making a difference.
• An open culture where taking responsibility and ownership is not just encouraged—it’s expected.
• Possibility for co-leadership

Work condition

• Our team works fully or partially remotely, some in our office in Bern, Switzerland. We meet in person regularly, at least every six months, for strategy sessions and team gatherings.
• As an impact startup, we have a currency-adjusted, equal-pay system based on the median salary in Switzerland. As a late co-founder, you will also be compensated for your risk through equity shares.

Join Us

In line with our organizational values, we actively seek to foster gender diversity and encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

If you’re someone who shares our vision and wants to be a key part of the next chapter of Fairpicture, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your skills, your ideas, and your passion for creating a fairer world through visual media.

Send your application as soon as possible, and no later than October 18th 2024.

Organizational Talent Managing Photography and Video Productions

About the job

Permanent position starting December 1, 2024

40–60%/16-24h, fixed contract or flexible freelance mandate

About us

Fairpicture is an impact startup that aims to establish fair photography and video journalism as a standard in communication. Our local photographers and video journalists tell independent and compelling stories about development projects and humanitarian aid, free from stereotypical representations.

We are seeking a highly organized individual to manage photography and video productions, providing reliable support to both our clients and creators throughout the process.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the management and coordination of photography and video productions and support the successful completion of projects through content-related and administrative tasks
• Act as a liaison between clients and visual creators
• Receive and prepare photo and video materials for client approval
• Issue invoices and conduct debriefings
• Lead of the production management team

What we expect

• Enjoyment of customer interaction and working in an international environment of a bustling startup
• Strong service orientation and excellent communication skills
• Systematic and precise working style, also under pressure
• Flexibility regarding the management of varying workloads
• A high level of organizational talent and reliability
• Team spirit and willingness to collaborate in an international, mostly remote-working team
• Excellent English skills are required, French fluency is essential. Additional languages are a plus
• Leadership and moderation skills
• Affinity for visual storytelling and a desire to make a positive impact on the world with us
• Experience in photography and video production is an advantage

What we offer

• Meaningful work in a growing self-organized impact startup
• A flexible and open work environment where innovation thrives
• A culture that encourages and expects responsibility and accountability
• Work conditions: Our team works fully or partially remotely, with some in our office in Bern, Switzerland. We meet in person at least every six months, for strategy sessions and team gatherings.
• As an impact startup, we offer a currency-adjusted equal-pay system based on the median salary in Switzerland.

Join us

In line with our organizational values, we actively seek to foster gender diversity and encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. If you share our vision and want to be a key part of Fairpicture, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your application, including a CV and cover letter as soon as possible, and no later than October 18th 2024.