The New York Times is hiring: Staff Photo Editor, DC in New York

About the Role
A Photo Editor for The New York Times has a creative eye and an innovative approach to visual formats and mobile-focused presentations. You should bring thoughtful technical skills and journalistic judgment to join a team creating visual journalism—still and video—for breaking news, features, and enterprise stories for on- and off-platform publishing.

The primary duties are to conceptualize and assign photography and video for the Washington, D.C. bureau and to select and publish images and video for multiple platforms of the New York Times. This includes coverage of the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court, intelligence agencies, national security, domestic policy, healthcare, and other issues.

Responsibilities

Conceive, pitch, assign, develop, edit, pace, and build powerful and innovative visual stories with attention to detail in a fast-paced newsroom.

Identify, vet, and onboard new contributing photojournalists; ensure they are committed to ethical journalistic rigor, independence, and integrity.

Collaborate with writers, reporters, editors, visual editors, and photographers to shape ideas into visual story opportunities.

Demonstrate strong editorial judgment, working with Times editors and legal staff for all vetting, copyright, legal, and ethical questions.

Focus on working with a diverse range of subjects and photographers, keeping the global, multigenerational, and diverse audience in mind.

Coordinate with D.C. desk editors and security team members to ensure proper preparation, training, and safety of photojournalists in the field.

Maintain and meet the desk's photo budget, and process and approve invoices.

Attend photo department meetings to report and share visual priorities.

Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to the mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. You will report to the Assistant Editor of Photography in DC.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of experience in a newsroom or equivalent.

Experience assigning and directing photojournalists in a variety of situations.

Expertise in handling electronic images, photographic usage, and copyright issues.

Strong technical skills, including proficiency in digital tools and programs such as content management systems, Photoshop, PhotoMechanic, video editing tools, and social media platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

Enthusiasm for visual journalism and current events, coupled with keen news judgment and a firm sense of journalistic ethics.

Knowledge of Premiere.

Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments.

Initiative to take on and learn new technologies and tasks.

Open to working a flexible schedule as news demands.

Experience making quick and solid decisions in a high-pressure news environment.

Application Requirements
Please submit a portfolio with examples of work that you have assigned or edited along with your CV.

Compensation & Benefits
The annual base pay range for this role is $115,000 – $125,000 USD. For U.S. roles, you may be eligible for variable pay such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; a company‑matching 401(k) plan; paid vacation; paid sick days; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; and professional development programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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 and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other protected characteristics. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Accommodations
The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.

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