Fellow, Opinion Photo

Join the 2026 New York Times Fellowship class as a photo editor in the Opinion section in New York.

As a fellow, you will help enhance and expand the visuals of the Opinion report. You should be a creative visual journalist who is comfortable working at a fast pace and on deadline. 

You will work with photo editors to vet pitches from photographers; seek out opportunities to feature work by up-and-coming talent; work with the photo director to further sharpen the visual identity of the section; and reach out to potential contributors to bring in new talent.

The Opinion department is separate from the newsroom. This is an in-office position and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. You may be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct photo research, and source, clear rights for, select, sequence and publish images for publication on and off platform
• Under the direction of a more senior editor, conceptualize and assign photography and video
• Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Opinion section
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world

Basic Qualifications:

• No more than five years of full-time, professional photojournalism experience, excluding internships
• Familiarity with trends in photography, photo illustration and design, including knowledge of photo and art history
• Knowledge of handling electronic images, photographic usage and copyright issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of multiple journalism or photojournalism internships, or equivalent experience
• An enthusiasm for visual journalism and current events, coupled with excellent news judgment, sharp editorial instinct, strong communication skills and a firm sense of journalistic ethics
• Can collaborate with editors and designers on a range of stories simultaneously
• Strong technical skills, including knowledge of web tools and programs, content management systems, Photoshop, PhotoMechanic, video editing tools, FTP, and social media platforms.

To apply, upload a résumé and cover letter. You should also include a link to a portfolio of your work. The application will prompt you when to upload materials and ask you for the link to your portfolio. Applications that fail to include any of these materials or follow these instructions will not be considered.

You must be authorized to work in the United States. We will not sponsor work visas for the fellowship, but we will consider applicants with valid work authorization or a valid student visa that can be extended with Optional Practical Training.

You may apply to only one fellowship position per year. For instance, if you apply as a photo editor in Opinion, you should not apply for any other positions in the fellowship. Duplicate applications will be discarded.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Nov. 19. 

The Times Fellowship generates a high level of interest, so we cannot acknowledge the status of applications upon receipt or during the vetting process, which can take eight weeks or more. We cannot accept applications that are mailed or emailed to us. We will contact you for interviews as needed.

The fellowship program will begin on or about June 1, 2026, and end on May 21, 2027, subject to satisfactory performance. There is no guarantee of a full-time position upon completion of the program.

For more information about the Times Fellowship, visit here.

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of New York.

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