Photo Editor

Photo Editor & Operations Coordinator, NYT Wirecutter
Office: New York, NY
Department: Product Research and Reporting — Editing - Wirecutter

Job Description
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

About the Role, Mission or Department Overview

Wirecutter is seeking a photo editor and operations coordinator to keep our Store‑ and editorial‑focused photo pipeline running smoothly. You will ensure that photographers can focus on shooting and craft while our workflows, logistics, and day‑to‑day editing are handled with care and consistency.

In this role, you'll manage the operational side of our photography with an emphasis on the Store: scheduling, asset flow, file management, and repeatable workflows. You'll also serve as a photo editor for the Store and other editorial projects. You'll act as creative connective tissue across editorial, marketing, commerce, and product, making sure Store photo needs and timelines are aligned across teams and that visuals reflect Wirecutter's standards.

You'll work from our Long Island City studio and collaborate closely with Wirecutter's photo team, editors, designers, audience and marketing partners, and product colleagues.

This role is based in New York City and will require regular in‑person work in our studio.

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics for Store and editorial shoots: schedule Store and editorial shoots, manage calendars, and ensure photographers have the time and information they need to execute.

Book freelance stylists, models, and other collaborators as needed, in partnership with creative leadership and operations.

Manage studio time and resources so Store and editorial priorities are balanced and predictable.

Serve as photo editor for the Wirecutter Store and key editorial packages: partner with editors and designers to select images, shape visual narratives, and maintain quality and consistency across Store PDPs, collections, and editorial features.

Apply and help uphold Wirecutter's visual standards, making sure Store imagery reflects our reporting, testing, and brand voice.

Provide clear feedback and guidance to photographers and collaborators on selects, crops, and retouching.

Handle basic post‑production for Store and editorial imagery, including editing, color, and light retouching.

Ingest, organize, and file images so assets are tagged, searchable, and easy to reuse across Store, editorial, and off‑platform surfaces.

Manage asset delivery for cross‑functional partners, ensuring the right files reach the right teams.

Work with marketing and commerce teams to understand campaign timelines, asset needs, and how Store visuals will be used across channels; align photo production plans with Store and editorial calendars so key moments have the visuals they need.

Serve as a clear point of contact for Store‑related photo questions.

Document cross‑team workflows (from brief to shoot to deployment) so non‑editorial partners understand how to request, use, and find Store visuals.

Create and maintain checklists, templates, and process documentation that make Store shoots more predictable and efficient.

Identify bottlenecks in our photo operations and propose improvements that free up photographers to spend more time on creative work.

Perform related work as assigned.

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.

Report to the Creative Director, NYT Wirecutter.

Basic Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in photo editing, photo operations, or a related visuals role within an editorial, ecommerce, or media environment.

Demonstrated experience coordinating shoots, managing photo workflows, or supporting a studio or visuals team.

Photo‑editing skills and an eye for visual storytelling, including experience selecting, sequencing, and refining images to support clear narratives and consistent standards.

Proficiency with Photoshop, along with familiarity with asset management and file organization best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Comfort working with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities, with project‑management and organizational skills.

3+ years of experience collaborating with cross‑functional partners, such as editors, designers, marketing, commerce, and product teams, and an ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically across those groups.

Familiarity with studio operations, including scheduling, basic equipment knowledge, and working with photographers and stylists.

A deep interest in Wirecutter's mission and a commitment to upholding our standards for independence, rigor, and service journalism in all Store and editorial visuals.

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

Pay & Benefits
Annual base pay range: $75,316.80 — $85,316.80 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 (F.S.A.s), a company‑matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. 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 affectional 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 here.

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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