Job Description

A Photo Editor for The New York Times should possess a creative eye, an elevated aesthetic, sharp technical skills and outstanding journalistic judgment to join the team responsible for commissioning and presenting photography for news, features and enterprise stories.

Responsibilities

• Planning, preparation, sourcing and execution of print layouts
• Make critical editorial decisions
• Demonstrate strong editorial judgment
• Conceive of, pitch, develop, edit, pace and build visual stories
• Maintain the highest standard of photography and multimedia presentation
• Collaborate with writers, reporters, editors, visual editors and photographers
• Identify, vet and onboard new contributing photojournalists
• Work closely with supervisor and broader department
• Focus on working with a diverse range of subjects and photographers
• Coordinate with desk editors and security team members
• Maintain and meet your desk’s photo budget
• Attend photo department meetings
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our and a strong commitment to our mission

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in a newsroom or equivalent
• Extensive experience assigning and directing photojournalists
• Proven deep research skills
• Expertise in handling electronic images, photographic usage and copyright issues
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in digital tools and programs
• An enthusiasm for visual journalism and current events, coupled with keen news judgment and a firm sense of journalistic ethics
• Ability to make quick decisions under deadlines and a high-pressure news environment
• Strong organizational, communication and collaborative abilities
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• The initiative to take on and learn new technologies and tasks
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule

Benefits

• No benefits