Staff Photo Editor

The New York Times; New York (NY); On-site; USD 113,945 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick days

Professional development programs

Job summary

The New York Times is seeking an experienced visual curator to develop photographic ideas for special issues and digital storytelling. You will produce high-quality photography and work with a team to commission and publish images across various platforms.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in a similar role, demonstrating strong editorial judgment, and will be required to work regularly in the office located in New York.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience at a magazine or equivalent in a visual curation role.
• Demonstrate strong editorial judgment.
• Expertise in electronic image handling and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop photographic ideas for projects.
• Commission, edit and publish images across platforms.
• Produce a high standard of photography across genres.

Skills

Visual curation experience

Editorial judgment

Experience with video production

Strong organizational skills

Expertise in electronic image handling

Job description

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
• 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

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base pay range for this role is between $113,945.85 and $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.

Location and Work Arrangement

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. 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. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.