Deputy Managing Editor of Photo Job at New York Post in New York

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

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Hiring Top Talent Across News, Entertainment & Digital | New York Post, Page Six, Decider & The California Post, Our Flagship West Coast Launch

The New York Post delivers the best in News, Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture with wit, irreverence, and authority. Over the past 224 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.

The New York Post is seeking a sharp, creative, and highly motivated Deputy Managing Editor of Photo (Sunday-Thursday) to join our Photo Department. This role is perfect for a visual storyteller with a passion for breaking news, showbiz, politics, and sports. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom and knows how to make images pop across both digital and print platforms. If you have a keen eye for impactful imagery, strong leadership skills, and a deep knowledge of current events, this is your chance to shape the visual storytelling of one of the most iconic news brands in the world.

Responsibilities:

• Play a lead role in the daily operation of the photo department ensuring bold, compelling visual coverage across our print and digital platforms.
• Assist in supervising the photo dept staff and oversee day-to-day newsroom photo coverage.
• Presenting photography content and coverage in editorial conferences.
• Assigning photographers to cover breaking news and special features.
• Collaborate closely with editors and designers to select the most eye-catching, high-impact images.
• Pitch exclusive and engaging photo-driven stories that capture audience attention.
• Negotiate rates and secure rights with photo agencies and freelance photographers.
• Continuously monitor NYPost.com to ensure the most striking images are being showcased.
• Create visually compelling composites for the homepage and other key sections.
• Conduct investigative photo research covering news, showbiz, sports, and political events.

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of experience working with digital and print at a multi-platform national media brand.
• Experience managing staff including photo editors and photographers.
• Extensive experience assigning photographers and working with photo agencies.
• Excellent news judgment and deep knowledge of entertainment, features, and sports.
• A keen eye for engaging, high-impact imagery and a strong grasp of the global photo marketplace.
• Proven research skills, including news-gathering and social media tools.
• The ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom.
• A proactive, collaborative approach—team player with top-notch communication skills.
• A positive attitude and a passion for visual storytelling and The New York Post.

Note: The New York Post adheres to a hybrid work model. This role will be expected to report into the office 4 days per week (subject to change depending on business needs).

Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000

At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible employees a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including “elective” benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media, Retail Books and Printed News, and Media Production

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Medical insurance

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401(k)

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Child care support

Paid paternity leave

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