Associate Photo Editor, The New Yorker

The New Yorker is a multi-platform media enterprise, spanning print, digital, audio, video, and live events. Founded in 1925, The New Yorker is considered by many to be the most influential magazine in the world, renowned for its in-depth reporting, political and cultural commentary, fiction, poetry, humor, and cartoons. In addition to the weekly print magazine, The New Yorker has become a daily digital destination for news and cultural coverage by its staff writers and other contributors. In print and online, The New Yorker stands apart for its commitment to truth and accuracy, for the quality of its prose, and its insistence on exciting and moving every reader. To see all New Yorker job openings, visit newyorker.com/careers.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

The Associate Photo Editor is responsible for photo research and licensing, preparing photos for publication on the Web site and social-media platforms, and some assigning of photography, including breaking news assignments. In addition, the Associate Photo Editor functions as air-traffic-controller for the Web photo team by liaising with the Web Managing Editors regarding deadlines and publication lineups. This Guild position reports to The New Yorker’s Deputy Photo Director.

Responsibilities:

• Research, analyze, edit, and license images to complement newyorker.com’s stories.
• Liaise between the Web photo team and Web Managing Editors to ensure that the team meets deadlines. Track and distribute stories on the Web calendar, and update shared story data.
• Prepare photos and create captions and credits for publication on newyorker.com and social-media platforms.
• Create composites when necessary for Web and social platforms.
• Commission original photography for newyorker.com.
• Assign photography for breaking news stories.
• Project-manage themed digital issues and other special projects.
• Work with photographers, agencies, vendors, and the company’s licensing and business departments to create budgets, expedite contracts, and manage invoices in a timely manner.
• Monitor other editorial outlets to have a wide-ranging awareness of published news photography and portraiture.
• Research and pitch ideas for newyorker.com’s photo blog, Photo Booth.
• Update photographer databases, digital workflow tools, and training guides.
• Research, analyze, edit, license, and commission original images for the New Yorker Festival and other magazine events.
• Additional duties as required, or as assigned by manager.
  
  

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience, preferably in the digital-media industry or similar.
• Experience assigning breaking-news photography is an asset.
• Demonstrated artistic judgment and creativity in related work.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of photography, great Photoshop skills, and a general familiarity with photo rights.
• Excellent organizational and project-management skills and confidence working on multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of and interest in the topics covered on the site, including news, politics, culture, and humor.
• Willingness to work some early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  
  

The expected base salary range for this position is from $72,000 - $75,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

What happens next?

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