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Staff Photo Editor

The New York Times · New York, NY

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
The New York Times's roles stay open a median of 82 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
166 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
2026-10-24

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 at The New York Times Magazine will conceptualize, assign, and produce photography for various platforms, focusing on digital storytelling. The role requires collaboration with photo editors, writers, and designers while ensuring high-quality visual content that aligns with the magazine's style. The position also involves researching and licensing imagery and maintaining a commitment to journalistic independence.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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 experience at a magazine or equivalent in a visual curation role
  • Demonstrate strong editorial judgment working with editors and the legal department for all vetting, copyright, legal and ethical questions
  • Experience researching and sourcing existing photography
  • Experience producing visual work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
  • Expertise in electronic image handling, digital tools and programs

Nice to have

  • Knowledge and enthusiasm for all photographic genres and video, social media landscape, including digitally innovative formats and multimedia presentations
  • Strong organizational, communication and collaborative skills
  • Experience with video production and editing
  • Refined visual taste and exceptional news judgment
  • Willingness to work nights and weekends when projects and deadlines require it

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

  • In-office position with regular attendance required four days a week, with some remote flexibility
  • No mention of specific software or tools used for image handling
  • The role may require working nights and weekends depending on project deadlines

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Listed by The New York Times on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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