Part-Time Photo Editor
The New York Post’s Photo Department is integral to our fast-paced newsroom, working across platforms to enhance storytelling with compelling and timely imagery. Our editors are visual journalists with sharp editorial instincts and a keen sense for what resonates with readers. Reporting into the Photo Director, this role will be a key part of the visuals team, helping shape how stories are told across our digital platforms.
Responsibilities
- Produce fast visual coverage on live breaking news and trending stories.
- Fulfill photo requests to produce high-quality assets for digital and print needs.
- Research live news, sports, and political events.
- Create visually impactful composites for the homepage.
Requirements
- 2+ years experience at a multi-platform digital media brand.
- Keen newsroom experience to thrive in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
- Good photo agency knowledge of mainstream wire services and agents.
- Proven photo research and social verification skills.
- Excellent news judgment with knowledge of news, sports, and entertainment.
- Digital-first mindset with experience adapting photos across platforms.
- Proficient Adobe Photoshop skills.
Schedule
Sunday–Wednesday, 5:00 PM–12:00 AM EST (~29 hours per week).
Pay
Base pay range: $25.00 – $40.00 hourly. This range reflects our good-faith estimate and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
Benefits
For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.