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Deputy Director, Photo

The New York Times· Photo
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Hybrid (New York, NY)$140k - $160ktemporaryPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Temporary deputy photo director role at T Magazine in New York, focused on both print and digital editorial photography across fashion, interiors, travel and still lifes. Requires experience producing editorial shoots, managing budgets and teams, and collaborating with editors and designers.

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 studios, photo labs and photo agencies.
  • Work with the editorial and design teams to produce multimedia features.
  • Meet with photographers, gallerists, photography agents and book publishers to find new photographers and keep up with trends in the art world.
  • Do portfolio reviews and mentoring to find new photographers.
  • Mentor junior members of the photo department.
  • Demonstrate support and understanding of the value of journalistic independence and commitment to the mission.

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.

Skills

Required:Photographic production and direction
Nice to have:Talent sourcing and developmentCross-platform storytellingTeam leadership and mentorship

Benefits

  • Variable pay such as an annual bonus and restricted stock (for roles in the U.S.).
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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