Staff Photo Editor

Job Overview
The New York Times Magazine is looking for a photo editor to conceptualize, assign and produce photography across platforms. Excellent news judgment, sophisticated visual taste, and experience in a fast‑paced and highly collaborative environment are required. You have a strong passion for photography, journalism, and visual storytelling, particularly on digital platforms. You will assign and research photography covering a wide array of subject matter and photographic genres with an understanding of the magazine's style and sensibility. You will also have experience working with photojournalists in the field and an extensive knowledge of photographers around the world. You will commit to innovation and be able to work in different story forms.

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.

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

Experience producing visual work in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments

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

Annual base pay range: $113,945.85 — $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, a company‑matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

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 affectionate 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.

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. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

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