Photography Director, The Cut

The role

The Photo Director will set and lead visual strategy across digital, social, video, and print for The Cut. This person will manage the photo team, oversee shoot production, and maintain the photo budget.

What you will do

• Set the visual strategy for The Cut across print, digital, social, and video
• Provide clear visual direction, constructive feedback, and support to the photo team
• Spearhead all aspects of photo shoot production
• Track and maintain the overall photo budget
• Manage workflow, including assigning work and overseeing workloads
• Manage photo research, image selection, credits, and CMS upload and publication
• Conduct deep visual research and curate lists of photographers
• Develop and maintain relationships with editors across The Cut
• Regularly pitch ideas for new photographers, essays, and photo-driven stories
• Ensure contracts, photo fees, and usage rights are in place

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in visual production, photo editing, or a related field
• Strong people manager with a track record of inspiring and developing talent
• Excellent editorial judgment
• Demonstrated experience managing teams to develop visual stories across platforms
• Detailed understanding of each platform's requirements
• Proficiency in photo editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop
• Ability to travel on occasion for assignments and shoots

About the company

New York Magazine and The Cut are part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company. They are a community of journalists and storytellers, business professionals, creators and technologists.