Senior Photo Director - Visual Storytelling Lead

Group Nine Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cut, part of Vox Media, seeks a Photography Director to shape and lead our visual strategy across digital, social, video, and print. You will oversee the photo team, mentor talent, and collaborate with editors to translate ideas into compelling visual narratives.

With a minimum of ten years in visual production and expert use of photo editing tools, you will drive high-stakes shoots and maintain aesthetic standards across platforms in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in visual production or related field.
• Strong editorial judgment with experience leading teams.
• Proficiency in photo editing software and visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Set the visual strategy for The Cut across print, digital, social, and video.
• Provide clear visual direction and feedback to the photo team.
• Lead photo shoot production, budgeting, and vendor coordination on multiple projects.

Skills

Visual strategy

Leadership

Photo production

Budget management

Editorial judgment

Mentoring

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Job description

The Cut, part of Vox Media, seeks a Photography Director to shape and lead our visual strategy across digital, social, video, and print. You will oversee the photo team, mentor talent, and collaborate with editors to translate ideas into compelling visual narratives.

With a minimum of ten years in visual production and expert use of photo editing tools, you will drive high-stakes shoots and maintain aesthetic standards across platforms in a fast-paced environment.