Senior Photo Editor

New York Post

118d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The New York Post delivers the best in News, Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture with wit, irreverence, and authority. Over the past 224 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce. 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. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Senior Photo Editor (Sunday-Thursday) to join our Photo Department. The ideal candidate is a passionate, collaborative editor with a sharp eye for breaking news, sports, politics, and entertainment, and thrives in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience with a multi-platform media brand (digital/print).
• Excellent editorial judgment and news instincts.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional photo selection and editing skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop; strong graphic design skills a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Collaborative, solution-oriented, and energized by breaking news.

Responsibilities

• React quickly and decisively to live breaking news.
• Research and source images for live news, sports, and political events.
• Handle inbound photo requests from editors and reporters.
• Pitch strong photo selects for stories and create visually engaging galleries.
• Negotiate photo licensing rates with agencies and freelance photographers.
• Create homepage composites and visually striking story lead images.
• Build photo galleries optimized for user engagement and editorial value.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package.
• Variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits.
• Elective benefits employees may select to best fit their needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees