At a glance
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- New York, NY · Washington, DC
- Visa sponsorship
- Visa sponsorship not offered
About the role
- Join the 2027 New York Times Fellowship class as a photographer.
- As a fellow, you will work with Times photo editors, shooting daily news and enterprise assignments for many sections.
Responsibilities
- Create innovative visuals connected to the biggest news and themes of the day
- Create photography and video, providing accurate captions, and original reporting on the ground
- Generate and pitch your own story ideas
- Work closely with the photographers’ chief
- Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship
- Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom
- 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
Requirements
- No more than five years of full-time, professional photojournalism experience, excluding internships
- A portfolio of work demonstrating excellence in visual storytelling
- Some experience reporting and photographing in news situations and on deadline
- Some experience with videography or an interest in learning video
- Knowledge of photographic equipment, Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, Premiere and/or other photo- and video-editing software
Preferred qualifications
- Strong editorial news judgment and firm grasp of journalistic ethics
- Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and working with new equipment in pursuit of innovation in visual journalism
- Interest in finding a wide range of voices in your reporting to help our readers and subscribers better understand the world
- Record of multiple photojournalism internships or equivalent experience
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
Workplace
- These are in-office positions and include regular attendance in the office four days each week.
Skills
- Photoshop
- Photo Mechanic
- Premiere
- Videography
- Photography
