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Staff Photo Editor, Digital News Desk

The New York Times · New York, NY; Washington, DC

Posted 22 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
22 days
The New York Times's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of The New York Times's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at The New York Times
high
104 stale, 0 reposted of 168 open
Hiring momentum
243 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The New York Times's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The New York Times.

About this role

The Staff Photo Editor for the Digital News Desk at The New York Times will guide photographic coverage for breaking news and curate visual content for various platforms, including newsletters and home screens. The role involves collaborating with editors, photographers, and other departments to produce and edit visual stories, ensuring high-quality journalism and innovative presentation. The position requires strong editorial judgment and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced newsroom environment, with a focus on visual storytelling and multimedia formats.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The New York Times as an employer.

What you need

  • 5+ years in a newsroom photo editing role
  • Experience assigning and directing photojournalists in a variety of situations
  • Exceptional technical skills, including in-depth knowledge of web tools and programs, content management systems, Photoshop, PhotoMechanic, video editing tools, FTP, and social media platforms
  • Knowledge of responsive design and best practices for building stories and editing images for maximum impact on mobile devices

Nice to have

  • An enthusiasm for visual journalism and current events
  • Strong organizational, communication and collaborative abilities
  • Proven deep research skills
  • The initiative to take on and learn new tasks
  • Openness to working a flexible schedule as news demands

What you get

  • Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation

Worth weighing

  • Early mornings, nights, or weekends may be required
  • Position is Wednesday - Sunday with regular office attendance required
  • Flexibility to work remotely is dependent on departmental guidance

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Listed by The New York Times on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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