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The New York Times

Staff Photo Editor

New York, NY · Hybrid

Commission, edit and publish images across platforms, including mobile, print and social * Produce a high standard of photography across genres * Work closely with photo editors, writers, editors ...

The New York Times

Staff Photo Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$113K - $115K/yr

Commission, edit and publish images across platforms, including mobile, print and social * Produce a high standard of photography across genres * Work closely with photo editors, writers, editors ...

Dow Jones

Assistant Editor, Opinion

New York, NY · On-site

... photo captions are in place prior to publication. This position will be based in our New York ... Occasionally commission op-eds in response to breaking news. * Assist the team with nurturing new ...

Storyful

Assistant Editor, Opinion

Manhattan, NY · On-site

... photo captions are in place prior to publication. This position will be based in our New York ... Occasionally commission op‑eds in response to breaking news. * Assist the team with nurturing new ...

The New York Times

Art Director

New York, NY · On-site

$132K - $138K/yr

Partner with a desk's editors and photo editors and act as both a creative lead and a project ... Commission illustration effectively for all platforms * Demonstrate support and understanding of ...

New York Times

Art Director New New York, NY

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$124K - $141K/yr

Partner with a desk's editors and photo editors and act as both a creative lead and a project ... Commission illustration effectively for all platforms * Demonstrate support and understanding of ...

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Staff Photo Editor

New York, NY • Hybrid

The New York Times
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Job description

The New York Times Magazine is looking for a photo editor to conceptualize, assign and produce photography across platforms. Excellent news judgment, sophisticated visual taste, and experience in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment are required.
You have a strong passion for photography, journalism, and visual storytelling, particularly on digital platforms. You will assign and research photography covering a wide array of subject matter and photographic genres with an understanding of the magazine's style and sensibility. Also, you have a commitment to innovation and be able to work in different story forms. You will also have experience in working with photojournalists in the field and an extensive knowledge of photographers around the world.
This is an in-office position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities:

  • Initiate and develop photographic ideas for special issues, photo essays, features, with particular focus on digital storytelling and presentation
  • Commission, edit and publish images across platforms, including mobile, print and social
  • Produce a high standard of photography across genres
  • Work closely with photo editors, writers, editors, and designers
  • Research and license high-quality imagery from archives and stock agencies
  • Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world
  • You will report to the Director of Photography

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5+ years experience at a magazine or equivalent in a visual curation role
  • Demonstrate strong editorial judgment working with editors and the legal department for all vetting, copyright, legal and ethical questions
  • Experience researching and sourcing existing photography
  • Experience producing visual work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
  • Expertise in electronic image handling, digital tools and programs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge and enthusiasm for all photographic genres and video, social media landscape, including digitally innovative formats and multimedia presentations
  • Strong organizational, communication and collaborative skills
  • Experience with video production and editing
  • Refined visual taste and exceptional news judgment
  • Willingness to work nights and weekends when projects and deadlines require it

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This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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Additional Compensation and Benefits
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

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