Photo Editor at New York Post

California Post is seeking a creative, experienced, and detail-oriented Part-Time Photo Editor to join its fast-paced newsroom.

The Photo Department plays an essential role in delivering engaging visual storytelling across digital and print platforms, ensuring that news coverage is supported by compelling, accurate, and timely imagery.

Reporting directly to the Photo Director, the successful candidate will contribute to the newsroom’s visual strategy by sourcing, editing, and producing high-quality photographs for breaking news, trending stories, and other editorial content.

This position requires excellent editorial judgment, strong photo research skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure while collaborating with reporters, editors, and other members of the editorial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, select, and edit high-quality photographs for breaking news, trending topics, and other editorial stories.

• Deliver timely visual coverage of major news developments and live events.

• Respond to photography requests and prepare professional visual assets for digital and print publications.

• Conduct photo research covering current affairs, sports, politics, entertainment, and other relevant topics.

• Create visually engaging photo composites and graphics for homepage features.

• Collaborate with reporters, editors, and other newsroom professionals to enhance visual storytelling.

• Verify photographs and visual materials obtained from social media, news agencies, and other sources.

• Ensure all images meet editorial standards for accuracy, quality, and relevance.

• Adapt photographs for different digital platforms while maintaining consistent visual quality.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional experience working with a multiplatform digital media organization or news publication.

• Previous newsroom experience and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Strong understanding of major photo agencies, newswire services, and professional photography providers.

• Proven experience in photo research, image sourcing, and social media content verification.

• Excellent editorial judgment and broad knowledge of news, sports, politics, and entertainment.

• A digital-first approach to visual storytelling, with experience preparing images for different publishing platforms.

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and professional photo editing techniques.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy and meeting tight deadlines.

Work Schedule and Remote Arrangement

This is a remote-eligible, part-time position requiring approximately 28 working hours per week.

The scheduled working days are Friday through Monday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Important Notice: This opportunity is facilitated through a third-party employment vendor.

Although the position supports The New York Post, employment arrangements and payroll administration will be handled by the designated vendor.

Salary and Compensation

The base salary for this position ranges from $30 to $40 per hour, depending on the candidate’s experience, professional skills, location, and other relevant factors.

Based on approximately 28 working hours per week, estimated earnings are:

• Hourly Salary: $30 – $40

• Weekly Salary: $840 – $1,120

• Average Monthly Salary: $3,640 – $4,853

• Annual Salary: $43,680 – $58,240

These figures are estimates based on consistent weekly hours and do not guarantee a fixed annual income.

The employer offers competitive compensation designed to attract and retain qualified professionals. Positions eligible for bonuses may receive additional performance-based compensation, with targets determined by market conditions and individual contributions.

Employee Benefits

Employees who meet the applicable eligibility requirements may have access to a comprehensive benefits package covering:

• Health and medical benefits.

• Retirement and financial planning programs.

• Employee wellness and wellbeing initiatives.

• Additional optional benefits designed to support individual needs.

Benefit availability will depend on the employment arrangement and applicable eligibility criteria.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California Post and its associated employment partners are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

Candidates will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Qualified applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application or interview process may request reasonable accommodations.

Accommodation Email: humanresources@newscorp.com

Applicants should include “Reasonable Accommodation” in the email subject line and briefly describe the assistance required.

Please note that this email address is specifically intended for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job application status inquiries.

Privacy and Data Protection

Applicants should review the privacy notice provided on the official job application page for information about how their personal information is collected, used, and protected.

Requests concerning personal data access, deletion, or other applicable privacy rights should be submitted according to the procedures outlined in the organization’s privacy policy.