Position: Photo Editor
amNewYork is looking to hire a photo editor responsible for providing compelling photos for the daily paper and online, in addition to working with the design staff to guide the overall visual look of the paper.

Solid news judgment, mastery of photography, strong organizational skills and flexibility are essential. The editor will work with supervisors, section editors and the online staff to come up photo assignments that will enhance pages/website (amNY.com) and complement stories.
The hours are: Sunday through Thursday from about noon to 8 p.m., but flexibility is important. Knowledge of New York City, Quark, video shooting skills and sound slides are a plus.

DUTIES:
* Initiate, develop, and pursue news, feature and sports photographs for the paper and website.
* Work with design staff to ensure quality of photos is in line with design and tone of the paper and website.
* Work with section editors and supervisors to come up with innovative daily and long term planning for the paper and website.
* Oversee freelancers, assigning and coordinating shoots and editing submitted photos.
* Regularly produce photos of outstanding quality for the daily paper and for long-term projects.
* Work with the online staff to produce slide shows and occasionally videos.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:
* At least five years of journalism experience at a daily newspaper, wire service, magazine or news website.
* Exceptional initiative, excelling at picture stories, strongly visual projects and photo-illustration.
* Skilled at editing his or her own work and is able to help edit the work of other photographers.
* Outstanding computer imaging, processing and studio skills.
* Highly skilled in the use of all specialized equipment, all facets of artificial lighting, color photography and studio work.
* Familiarity with Quark.
* Comfortable with Photo Shop.
* Skilled with photo browsers.
* Strong news judgment.
* Ability to work well on daily deadlines.
* High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
* Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
* Track record of producing powerful and evocative images.
* Knowledge of video shooting and editing a plus.

Contact amNewYork executive editor Mae Cheng at mae.cheng@am-ny.com. No phone calls please.