Photo Editor, The Free Press

Photo Editor, The Free Press

The Free Press is hiring a full-time Photo Editor to support daily newsroom production and elevate the quality of our visual journalism. We're looking for someone with an exceptional eye for detail, well-developed graphic design skills, and the ability to translate editorial ideas into precise, polished visual packages. Great taste, a fast production metabolism, and an obsession with stewarding The Free Press brand is a must.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Support the daily planning of the Art Desk schedule by working closely with the Creative Director to anticipate the visual needs of upcoming editorial coverage.
Concept, design, and execute original photo illustrations utilizing Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Conduct photo research and secure image licensing through agencies including Getty Images, Reuters, AP, Redux, and Alamy for breaking news and longform editorial features.
Manage all aspects of original photo shoots, including commissioning photographers and vendors, coordinating production logistics, and overseeing budgets and billing.
Work closely with the editorial team to ensure visual coverage aligns with the editorial vision and maintains The Free Press' visual standards.
Basic Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in editorial art and photo editing, or graphic design in a media environment
Exemplary editorial news judgment and a strong sense of visual storytelling.
Strong visual judgment and the ability to illustrate editorial concepts with clear, compelling visuals
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign required; Illustrator preferred)
Ability to design clean, professional layouts, graphics, and presentation decks for articles, podcast series, events and wherever The Free Press shows up in the world
Working knowledge of photo licensing, usage rights, and image sourcing
Additional Qualifications:
Experience commissioning photographers and managing freelance talent preferred
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom where priorities shift quickly
Interest in news, politics, culture, and current events
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across editorial, design, and production teams
Hiring Salary Range: $75,000.00 - 90,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.