Staff Photo Editor
Core
Versatile photo editor managing visual storytelling for special projects and floating across news desks at The New York Times.
Role type
Senior photo editor (editorial generalist)
Builds
Visual stories, photo assignments, and multimedia content for print, digital, and mobile platforms
Domain
Journalism / Newsroom
Required skills
Photojournalism assignment, visual editing, copyright law, digital tools (Photoshop, PhotoMechanic), CMS, video editing, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
Adobe Premiere, fast-paced news judgment, ethical rigor, technology adaptability
Technologies
Photoshop, PhotoMechanic, CMS, Adobe Premiere, video editing tools
Responsibilities
Conceive and edit visual stories; assign and direct photojournalists; toggle between breaking news and long-lead projects; vet new contributors; collaborate with designers and writers; manage photo budget and invoices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
