Deputy Director, Photo

The role

You will produce photo shoots for all sections of the magazine and website. This includes managing photography covering fashion, portraits, interiors, travel, and still lifes.

What you will do

• Produce photo shoots for all sections of the magazine and website.
• Source freelance photographers, producers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, set builders, prop designers, location scouts, casting agents, animal handlers, and fabricators.
• Handle several projects simultaneously across various subject matters.
• 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.
• Partner with the Director of Photography to negotiate fees with vendors.
• Work with editorial and design teams to produce multimedia features.
• Meet with photographers, gallerists, photography agents and book publishers to find new photographers.
• Do portfolio reviews, mentoring, and mentor junior members of the photo department.

Required qualifications

• 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.

Nice to have

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs

Before you apply

• Submit your own work and do not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

About the company

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world through independent journalism.