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. You will assign photography covering a wide array of subject matter and photographic genres including fashion, portraits, interiors, travel and still lifes. You have experience producing editorial photoshoots involving studios, set builds, hair and makeup, location scouting, casting, and wardrobe. You have strong knowledge of photographers around the world. This is an 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 studio
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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. The Well desk is seeking a Deputy Editor to join its core leadership team to oversee editorial operations, including day-to-day scheduling, long-term planning and managing editors and reporters. As our Deputy Editor, you will help the desk to pursue ambitious targets, set priorities, and home in on a consistent voice and mission. You'll push Well editors and reporters
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10+ years of experience as an editor, ideally with experience across many forms of storytelling, from news to investigations, features and visual projects. Experience with framing and elevating stories for the broadest possible audience. Experience with brainstorming ideas and coaching reporters, editors and the visual team so they produce their best work. Proven experience directly managing editors and reporters in a high-speed news environment. Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and an eagerness to coach and support colleagues. A passion for innovative storytelling and a desire to deploy new formats. Superior organizational skills. A collaborative, enthusiastic team spirit and a desire to ask deep, tough questions about health and wellness. Preferred
Department · Editing
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The New York Times
At The Times, our mission is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Having a diverse staff with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences is vital to ensuring we cover the world fully and fairly and offering products that have a wide appeal. Our vision is to become the essential subscription for every curious person seeking to understand and engage with the world. This work is supported by our journalists and a range of dedicated individuals, from data scientists to marketers, designers, engineers and more. Our cutting-edge journalism reaches 150 million readers each month, and is produced by journalists reporting on the ground from more than 170 countries. If you find our mission and vision inspiring, we invite you to apply for any of our open positions. And if you are a current Times employee, please apply on our internal job board.
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