New York Post
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Base pay range $60,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr
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Photo Editor (Sunday - Thursday) 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’s Photo Department is integral to our fast‑paced newsroom, working across platforms to enhance storytelling with compelling and timely imagery. Our editors are visual journalists with sharp editorial instincts and a keen sense for what resonates with readers.
We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Photo Editor (Sunday - Thursday) to join our Photo Department. The ideal candidate is a passionate, collaborative editor with a sharp eye for breaking news, sports, politics, and entertainment, and thrives in a fast‑paced newsroom environment.
Note: the shift for this position is Sunday 8am-4pm, Monday-Thursday 11am-7pm EST.
Responsibilities
React quickly and decisively to live breaking news.
Research and source images for live news, sports, and political events.
Handle inbound photo requests from editors and reporters.
Pitch strong photo selects for stories and create visually engaging galleries.
Negotiate photo licensing rates with agencies and freelance photographers.
Create homepage composites and visually striking story lead images.
Build photo galleries optimized for user engagement and editorial value.
Requirements
1-3 years of experience with a multi-platform media brand (digital/print).
Excellent editorial judgment and news instincts.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop; strong graphic design skills a plus.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Collaborative, solution-oriented, and energized by breaking news.
Note: This role will be expected to report on‑site 5 days per week. 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 Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Writing/Editing and Art/Creative
Industries Media Production and Retail Books and Printed News
Benefits
401(k)
Child care support
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
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Base pay range $60,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from New York Post
Photo Editor (Sunday - Thursday) 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’s Photo Department is integral to our fast‑paced newsroom, working across platforms to enhance storytelling with compelling and timely imagery. Our editors are visual journalists with sharp editorial instincts and a keen sense for what resonates with readers.
We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Photo Editor (Sunday - Thursday) to join our Photo Department. The ideal candidate is a passionate, collaborative editor with a sharp eye for breaking news, sports, politics, and entertainment, and thrives in a fast‑paced newsroom environment.
Note: the shift for this position is Sunday 8am-4pm, Monday-Thursday 11am-7pm EST.
Responsibilities
React quickly and decisively to live breaking news.
Research and source images for live news, sports, and political events.
Handle inbound photo requests from editors and reporters.
Pitch strong photo selects for stories and create visually engaging galleries.
Negotiate photo licensing rates with agencies and freelance photographers.
Create homepage composites and visually striking story lead images.
Build photo galleries optimized for user engagement and editorial value.
Requirements
1-3 years of experience with a multi-platform media brand (digital/print).
Excellent editorial judgment and news instincts.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop; strong graphic design skills a plus.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Collaborative, solution-oriented, and energized by breaking news.
Note: This role will be expected to report on‑site 5 days per week. 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 Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Writing/Editing and Art/Creative
Industries Media Production and Retail Books and Printed News
Benefits
401(k)
Child care support
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at New York Post by 2x
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