Photo Editor (The US Sun)

Job Description:

Position: Photo Editor ( For the US Sun)

Location: NYC - 1211 6th Avenue

Type : Hybrid 3 days in office per week

Pay Range: $ 75, 000 $85,000

(pro-rated for the contract duration)

Start date: December 7th

Contract: 6-months

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (including a one-hour lunch break)

The US Sun is looking for an experienced Photo Editor to join our fast-paced New York newsroom on a six-month fixed-term contract, providing cover for a team member on family leave.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and resourceful Photo Editor to make an immediate impact within one of the fastest-growing digital news operations in the US. You'll play a key role in delivering compelling visual storytelling across breaking news, entertainment, celebrity, sport and lifestyle coverage, working closely with our journalists and editors in a busy, deadline-driven environment.

What You'll Do

- Source, select and edit compelling imagery for breaking news and digital stories.
- Respond quickly and confidently to developing news stories and tight deadlines.
- Work collaboratively with reporters and editors to deliver impactful visual storytelling.
- Research image rights, manage licensing and ensure compliance with US copyright law.
- Use Photoshop to crop, edit and optimise images for digital publication.
- Identify exclusive imagery and maintain relationships with picture agencies and photographers.
- Ensure accuracy, appropriate image usage and high editorial standards.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Photo Editor who can hit the ground running and thrive in a fast-paced breaking news environment. The successful candidate will have:

- Proven photo editing or picture desk experience, ideally within a busy digital newsroom or news agency.
- An exceptional eye for detail and strong editorial judgement.
- Confident Photoshop skills and experience with digital image management systems.
- Ability to design compelling, visually engaging video thumbnails using Photoshop, with a strong understanding of the imagery, composition and creative techniques that drive clicks and engagement across digital platforms.
- A good working knowledge of US copyright law, image licensing, usage rights and their practical application.
- The ability to source, verify and deliver images quickly and accurately.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach and a genuine passion for news.

Location & Contract Details

This is a six-month fixed-term contract specifically to provide family leave cover, commencing December 7, 2026. Candidates must be based in New York and available to work from our Midtown Manhattan office a minimum of three days per week. Office attendance is a mandatory requirement of the role. Normal working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, including a one-hour lunch break.

Why Join The US Sun?

Since launching in 2020, The US Sun has grown into one of the most exciting digital news operations in the country. You'll join an ambitious, energetic newsroom, working alongside talented journalists and editors to help shape the visual presentation of some of the biggest stories of the day.

Interested? Apply now to join The US Sun's picture desk.

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Base Pay Range: -
We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees