Deputy Photo Editor, New York Times Magazine

The New York Times

  • New York City, NY
  • $130,000-150,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
The 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.The New York Times Magazine is looking for a Deputy Photo Editor to manage innovative, and high impact photography for the magazine's photo department. You will have experience conceptualizing, assigning and producing excellent visual journalism across print and digital platforms. Impeccable news judgment, sophisticated visual taste, and adaptability in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment are required.The Deputy Photo Editor will work with the Director of Photography to implement the visual goals of the magazine and engage in operations and systems management to keep the department processes running smoothly. You are comfortable leading and building processes and efficient workflows, maintaining critical operations and managing other staff in the process.You are familiar with a range of photographic genres across the art and photography worlds, and can function between assigning and collaborating with photographers around the world. Seeking out talent is a necessary part of this role. You will have experience in producing ambitious visual journalism, with a track record integrating both photography and video, and have extensive experience working with photojournalists in the field.Expertise in electronic image handling is essential. You should have exceptional technical skills, including proficiency in image handling software, and a facility for learning new technology. Experience in video production and editing is a plus.Responsibilities:
  • Initiate and ensure the development of visual ideas for special issues, covers, photo essays, feature stories, and columns.
  • Help manage the department's operations, budget and contracts, and fill in for the director as needed.
  • Commission, edit and publish images across platforms, including mobile, print and social.
  • Be a primary point of contact for the photo department in the weekly production of the print magazine, maintaining a high quality of visual curation and meeting all necessary deadlines.
  • Collaborate with photographers, writers, editors, and designers
  • Manage all photography contest submissions and deadlines.
  • Research and license high quality imagery from archives and stock agencies
  • Demonstrate support and understanding of our
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:
  • 10+ years experience at a magazine or equivalent in a visual curation role
  • 3+ years of experience managing visual teams
  • Experience collaborating with and guiding photographers, both in studio and the field
  • Knowledge and enthusiasm for all photographic genres, and exceptional news judgment
  • Expertise in digital tools and programs, Photoshop, PhotoMechanic, video editing tools
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in overseeing video and multimedia projects
  • Experience in off platform visual strategy
  • Outstanding organizational, communication and collaborative abilities
REQ-018458The annual base pay range for this role is between:$130,000—$150,000 USDThe New York Times Company is committed to being the world's best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. 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 .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.The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click .Please beware of fraudulent job postings. Scammers may post fraudulent job opportunities, and they may even make fraudulent employment offers. This is done by bad actors to collect personal information and money from victims. All legitimate job opportunities from The New York Times will be accessible through . The New York Times will not ask job applicants for financial information or for payment, and will not refer you to a third party to do so. You should never send money to anyone who suggests they can provide employment with The New York Times.If you see a fake or fraudulent job posting, or if you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at security@nytimes.com. You can also file a report with the or your .

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