Head of Photography, NYT Wirecutter

Company: The New York Times
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

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. About the Role, Mission or Department Overview Wirecutter is looking for a Head of Photography to lead the evolution of our visual storytelling. Photography is central to how we do journalism here, and we're investing to make it even more so. You'll report to the Creative Director, work closely together to set the photography vision for the brand, and have real autonomy to run your department from our dedicated studio in Long Island City. Our photography aspires to the highest editorial and creative standards. It teaches. It earns trust. It shows readers what they actually need to know – how two products differ, what our testing looks like, what something feels like to live with. You'll be part of a creative leadership team that is genuinely collaborative and open, and oversee a team of three photographers. This is an in-office position, based in our Long Island City office. Responsibilities: Define and drive the photography vision. Work closely with the Creative Director to understand our creative strategy, then push beyond it. Bring a genuine point of view and ideas we haven't thought of yet. Direct product and editorial photography across a range of shoot types: product spreads, individual products and product details, POV shots, and process photography that documents our testing and earns reader trust. Bring video into the mix. Know when a short clip serves a story better than a still, and set up the studio and team workflows to handle both. Train the newsroom. Develop programs and give real feedback to help writers and editors across the organization capture better images themselves. Develop your team. Manage and mentor three in-house photographers. Create the conditions for them to improve their work, advance their careers, and take creative risks. Run a great studio. Manage the physical space, prop closet, and set design. Coordinate with freelance photographers, stylists, and other collaborators. Build systems that keep production efficient without sacrificing quality. 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 Creative Director, NYT Wirecutter. Basic Qualifications: 8 years in professional photography or visual direction, with meaningful experience managing a team A strong portfolio of product and editorial photography that informs and builds trust Experience in an editorial or newsroom environment Proven ability to run a working studio Commitment to being in our Long Island City studio most days. This is a hands-on role Preferred Qualifications: A real instinct for developing people. You give honest feedback and make the people around you better Comfort with short-form video production and the judgment to know when to use it Strong communication and collaboration skills across editorial and creative teams REQ-019857 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $150,000 - $170,000 USD 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, 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 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. 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