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Job description
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It's why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it's why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it's worth paying for.
T Magazine is looking for a temporary deputy photo director with experience in print and digital storytelling.
This is a temporary in-office position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities :
In partnership with the Director of Photography, produce photo shoots for all sections of the magazine and website including fashion, interiors, travel and still lifes.
Source freelance photographers, producers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, set builders, prop designers, location scouts, casting agents, animal handlers, and fabricators for photo shoots.
Handle several projects simultaneously that span the areas of fashion, travel, still life, interiors, portraits, and special packages.
Manage photo editors working in photo research, art commissions and digital shoots.
Maintain budgets and contracts for photo shoots; process and approve invoices for photo shoots in a timely manner.
Partner with the Director of Photography to negotiate fees with vendors such as studios, photo labs and photo agencies.
Work with the editorial and design teams to produce multimedia features.
Meet with photographers, gallerists, photography agents and book publishers to find new photographers and keep up with trends in the art world.
Do portfolio reviews and mentoring to find new photographers.
Mentor junior members of the photo department.
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world
You will report to the Photo Director.
Basic Qualification s:
7+ years producing creative photography including fashion, interiors, travel, and still lifes for print and digital.
Experience liaising well with top editors, writers, designers, and photo editors while producing shoots.
Knowledge of journalistic ethics, standards, and practices.
Knowledge of the top creatives working in the fields of art, photography, and video.
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience recognizing, developing, and recruiting new talent.
Experience working across multiple platforms including photography, video, multimedia, and social media.
Experience managing a team and advising junior staff editors.
Must work well with editorial and creative teams.
Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed.
Additional Compensation and Benefits
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
The hourly rate of base pay for this role is: $76.92 - $87.91 USD
The New York Times Company is committed to being the world's best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminat
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