Staff Photo Editor, Digital News Desk
Quick answer
The New York Times is hiring a senior photo editor for their Digital News Desk in New York or Washington, DC, with a compensation range of $113,945.85—$115,000 USD.
- Role
- Staff Photo Editor, Digital News Desk
- Organization
- The New York Times
- Location
- New York, NY; Washington, DC
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $113,945.85—$115,000 USD
- Category
- Design & Creative
The role
The New York Times is seeking an experienced photo editor to join their Digital News Desk team in New York or Washington, DC. The role involves curating photographic coverage and driving visual curation for multiple platforms.
What you'll do
- Produce and build promotional visual assets for news stories and enterprise content
- Learn and publish innovative and experimental visual storytelling formats
- Own critical editorial decision making in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain a high level of photography and video assigning for news, narrative, investigative, feature and enterprise stories
- Work with reporters and editors to shape ideas into visual story opportunities
- Focus on working with a diverse range of subjects and photographers
What it takes
- 5+ years in a newsroom photo editing role
- Experience assigning and directing photojournalists
- Exceptional technical skills, including web tools and programs, content management systems, Photoshop, PhotoMechanic, video editing tools, FTP, and social media platforms
- Knowledge of responsive design and best practices for building stories and editing images for maximum impact on mobile devices
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative abilities
- Proven deep research skills
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in New York, NY or Washington, DC.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $113,945.85—$115,000 USD.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 5+ years in a newsroom photo editing role, experience assigning and directing photojournalists, and exceptional technical skills.
How can I apply?
You can apply now through The New York Times careers site.
Is the job remote?
The job is on-site, with some flexibility to work remotely per departmental guidance.
How to apply
Apply directly on The New York Times's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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