Assistant Photo Editor, Product Recommendations

The Guardian is a global news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. From breaking news and award-winning investigations, to in-depth coverage of technology, sports, film, culture and lifestyle, the Guardian offers a global view that deepens our audiences' understanding of America and the world. 

Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's international coverage with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, digital privacy and much more. Guardian US launched in 2011 and today has bureaus in New York, Washington DC, New Orleans and Los Angeles. The Guardian is an independently owned, mission-driven organization, funded by readers around the globe.

It’s the talent, energy and commitment our people bring to The Guardian that make us who we are. Across our business we have some of the most creative thinkers in media and beyond: award winning journalists, cutting edge commercial teams, digital talent and more.

We are looking for an Assistant Photo Editor, Product Recommendations.

Department: Editorial

Reports to: Head of Visuals and Editor of the Filter 

Normal location: New York preferred 

Terms: 12 month contract, four days per week, News Media Guild position, September 1st start 

The Guardian US is looking for an assistant photo editor in our New York newsroom. The photo editor will primarily be responsible for supporting the launch and operation of the Filter US: the Guardian’s product recommendation site. This new digital consumer vertical aims to inform and inspire readers to make smart, sustainable buying decisions, and complements the existing UK-focused Filter.

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about shopping, product reviews and service journalism and have strong ideas for developing a unique visual identity for the Filter US that is consistent with Guardian values.

About the role

• Sourcing images for articles from PR companies and their relevant sites
• Sourcing lead images for articles from stock libraries
• Creating composites for articles in which the focus is testing products (example here)
• Commissioning photographers or briefing writers to take images to go with specific articles
• Develop varied approaches for illustrating the different areas of coverage 
• Build composite images 
• Retouching and post processing amateur photographs
• The picture editor would need to be able to work independently and proactively and also be confident with using Photoshop (cutting out objects, using layers etc.). 
• Lay out photo-driven stories in our CMS 

About you

• 1-3 years experience as a photo editor in a newsroom
• Knowledge of the product recommendation landscape in the US and overseas
• Good knowledge of picture agencies and archives
• Proven deep research skills, and experience with news gathering tools and wire services
• Able to work quickly and accurately on multiple projects at speed and under pressure
• Enthusiasm for good journalism, photography and visual storytelling
• Interest in promoting a diverse group of photographers and subjects
• Experience with Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator 
• An eye for detail and nuance

In addition to the core responsibilities, we’d be interested in a demonstrated experience in any one of the following areas, which could make up a small part of the role: 

• News photo editing 
• Photo collage
• Editorial graphic design

How to apply

We know there are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself. Please share a resume, short cover letter, and work samples. 
 

Compensation and benefits

• Salary:  $92-99k FTE
• 25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays 
• Unlimited sick time
• Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members(Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)
• 401(k) Match
• Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous parental leave with 100% pay
• Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance 
• Life insurance 
• Commuter benefits 
• Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule 

Culture & wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day. 
We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including a free Headspace subscription and access to an Employee Assistance Program. 

Learning & development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Sustainability

Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNM here.

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We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.