Senior 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 Senior Photo Editor is responsible for developing and managing photography for feature stories and photo essays for the print magazine and digital platforms. In addition, The Senior Photo Editor researches, commissions, and produces visually-driven stories across platforms. This Guild position reports to the Director of Photography.

Responsibilities:

• Research, analyze, produce, edit, and commission photography for the print magazine and for newyorker.com.

• Pitch, develop, research, commission, and produce original photo portfolios for print and digital.

• Collaborate with other departments to develop, create, and produce original interactive features.

• Discover and develop new photo projects from photographers, photo agencies, galleries, and book publishers.

• Pitch and commission ideas for newyorker.com’s online photo column, Photo Booth.

• Obtain accurate caption and credit information.

• Work with photographers, agencies, vendors, and the company’s licensing and business departments to create budgets, expedite contracts, and oversee invoices in a timely manner.

• Additional duties as required, or as assigned by manager.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven years of experience assigning and producing photo shoots for a national magazine or publication.

• A strong portfolio of work that demonstrates artistic judgment and creativity.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Knowledge of photography and assignment photographers, and a general familiarity with photo rights.

• Adobe Creative Suite skills are a plus.

• Excellent organizational, time-management, and production skills. 

• Confidence working on multiple projects with tight deadlines.

• Knowledge of and interest in the topics covered by the magazine, including news, politics, and culture.

• Willingness to work some early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $85,000 - $110,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.