Art & Photo Assistant

TIME is a global media brand built on decades of unparalleled trust and authority. Having celebrated our centennial this year, we continue to evolve as a brand at a juncture of innovation and transformation. 

Our core purpose is to tell stories to a global audience across our unique platforms. We are looking for changemakers from all backgrounds and walks-of-life, who embody TIME’s core values as well as our mission of informing, connecting, and engaging the world.  

If you’re ready to take your next step with a 100+ year-old startup, read more about this opportunity below. Keep scrolling for additional information about TIME.

The Role: 

The Art and Photo Assistant will focus on supporting TIME’s visual teams with a range of tasks from creating daily photo-illustrations for TIME’s digital platforms to photo shoot production assistance. The candidate should exhibit a passion for art and photography, and have a thirst for learning what goes into a wide range of image-making. The Art and Photo Assistant will also work on the digital production and presentation for special projects and major franchises. This is a junior-level role but does require a track record of exceptional attention to detail and a portfolio of relevant creative work.  

Responsibilities: 

• Creating original photo-illustrations and collages for digital articles on a daily basis
• Coordinating and creating visuals for fast-paced social content
• Supporting the newsletter teams in showcasing the strongest visuals
• Assisting with digital production across different projects
• Conducting photo research and image licensing from a variety of sources
• Responding to image requests from the editorial team in a timely manner
• Supporting Photo Editors with photo shoot production 
• Supporting Art Directors with digital file production 
• Promote and abide by our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

Qualifications: 

• Generally requires at least 1 year of experience. Internships and campus roles count! 
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva with portfolio of relevant examples
• Exceptional time-management skills and the ability to prioritize when given a range of tasks with different deadlines
• A skill for finding visual solutions to challenging stories 
• A strong knowledge of and curiosity about current events 
• Urgent, accurate and ethical behavior in a breaking news environment
• Familiarity with sourcing photography from agencies, wires, archives, or independent photographers
• Education or experience in graphic design
• Enthusiastic about innovation, positive-change and collaboration.  

Note: This position is represented by the NewsGuild of New York.

Interview Process: 

1. Recruiter Interview
2. Panel #1 (includes Hiring Manager)
3. Panel #2
4. Edit Test
5. Final Executive Interview

Location

This is a hybrid role. Eligible candidates for the role must be within a commutable distance of TIME’s New York City office upon hire and may be expected to be physically present as needed (typically 3 days/week). 

More About TIME: 

Total Rewards: 

At TIME we believe our people are our greatest resource and taking care of our people is of the utmost importance. For that reason we offer competitive compensation and a full slate of benefits that start on your first day:

• Medical, vision, dental insurance 
• Over 4 weeks of paid time off, in addition to paid company holidays (plus a culture that supports and encourages time to actually be taken!) 
• 401k with a generous company match 
• 12+ weeks paid parental leave
• Mentorship and community engagement experiences
• Free print subscription to TIME Magazine
• Salary range for this position: $63,000 - $65,000

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: 

TIME is an equal opportunity employer. Our people drive the culture. Our culture drives the mission. Our mission drives the business. Our business impacts the world. An inclusive and diverse team not only makes our content and our products better, but our workplace stronger. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are top priorities in our recruiting and hiring, and our culture.