Photo Editor Jobs at The New York Times
The New York Times has 2 open photo editor roles, alongside 47 other open roles.
About The New York Times
The New York Times is a news media company that produces journalism covering politics, world news, business, culture, and more, distributed via print, web, and app. It also offers digital products including games, cooking, product reviews (Wirecutter), and sports coverage (The Athletic) through subscription services.
The open roles
- Staff Photo Editor: New York City, USD 113.9k to 115k, posted 10 November 2026.
- Staff Photo Editor, Business: New York City, USD 113.9k to 115k, posted 16 October 2026.
Also hiring at The New York Times
The New York Times is also hiring: editor (26), journalist (18), video editor (3), art director (2), copywriter (1) and creative director (1).
Its roles are in New York City, NY, US (43), Washington, DC, US (5), Los Angeles, CA, US (2) and London, UK (1).
What photo editor work involves
A Photo Editor reviews and curates large volumes of images, selects the strongest shots for publication or campaign use, and performs retouching, color correction, and compositing to bring images to final deliverable quality. They work closely with photographers, art directors, and creative teams to ensure every image meets technical specifications and visual style guidelines. Day-to-day work involves operating in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, managing digital asset libraries, and preparing files for both print and digital output across editorial, advertising, or e-commerce contexts.
Questions people ask
What else is The New York Times hiring for?
Editor, journalist, video editor, art director, copywriter, creative director, and other roles: 47 more roles.