Photo Editor (Part-Time)
The New York Post delivers the best in News, Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture with wit, irreverence and authority. Over the past 220 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.
The New York Post is currently seeking an experienced part-time Photo Editor (Sunday – Wednesday, 1pm – 8pm) to work within our expanding evening visual team.
The ideal candidate has a passion for breaking news, showbiz, politics, sports, visual storytelling, and has a vast knowledge of current events.
Note: This is NOT a photography based role. This is a desk-based photo editing position.
Responsibilities include:
Reacting to live breaking news
Researching live news, sports & political events
Photo editing
Completing photo requests for the editorial team
Creating visually appealing composites for the homepage
Pitching photos for stories
Negotiating rates with agencies and freelance photographers
The ideal candidate has/will:
At least 3 years of experience with a multi-platform media digital/print brand
Excellent news judgment with knowledge of entertainment, news and sports
Possess a keen eye for engaging content and understanding the global photo marketplace
Proven research skills, including newsgathering and social media tools
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment under pressure
Salary Range: $15/hr – $125,000
At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.