Assistant Photo Researcher

The New York Post delivers the best in News, Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture with wit, irreverence and authority. Over the past 222 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.

The New York Post is seeking a temporary Photo Assistant (M-F, 10am-6pm) to support its Alexa Magazine team

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We're looking for a highly motivated individual who can juggle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. We are a fast moving team working persistently under deadline. We place a very strong emphasis on time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks by urgency and time to completion. An editorial background is preferable. A self-starter mindset is essentia

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Note: The position is 5 days/week from January through M

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This is NOT a photography based role. This is a desk-based photo editing posit

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Responsibilities inc

• lude:Sourcing photography via photo agencies and publicists with content spanning fashion, lifestyle, art, entertai
• nmentPromptly process a large number of images with the utmost efficiency - this includes but is not limited to batch resizing, batch renaming and logging thorough information into the metadata to support cross-functional
• teamsPunctually organize a large number of images in the digital database by way of thorough captioning, maintaining group project folders, effectively organizing content within such folders, and last but not least independently reorganizing those folders as the stories develop from the beginning t
• o endCommunicate clearly and punctually with the team on a daily basis, keeping track of many conversations simultaneously on varying plat
• formsCollect all photo credits for Print Issues, independently ensuring accurate spelling and notation for each and every one; actively monitor photos and credits on the layout from beginning t
• o endAssist the Photo Editor with Shoot Production as needed - securing locations and crew, gathering info and composing callsheets, catering, messe

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The ideal candidate will ha

• ve/be:At least 2 years of experience (preferably editorial) with a multi-platform media digital/print
• brandSelf starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working often under pr
• essureKeen ability to multi-task, and independently problem solve; Think: If something is not readily available, how else are you able to sour
• ce it?Intuitively pursue out-of-the-box resources, self-initiate research and fact-check your content often/as
• neededKnowledge of photography and a strong visual sensi
• bilityExcellent content judgment with knowledge of entertainment, fashion an
• d newsProven research skills, including newsgathering, fact checking and social media
• toolsProficient in Adobe Photoshop, Wordpress, Digital Asset Mana

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Note: The New York Post adheres to a hybrid work

model.
At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview