Photo Editor Times , NY

Staff Photo Editor

Location:

New York, NY

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination.

And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

• Initiate and develop photographic ideas for special issues, photo essays, and 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.
• Report to the Director of Photography.

• 5+ years of experience at a magazine or equivalent in a visual curation role.
• Demonstrated 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.

• 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.

Annual base pay range: $ – $115,000 USD.

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, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

Position is represented by the News Guild of NY.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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