Tanner Curtis
About Tanner Curtis
Tanner Curtis is a seasoned photo editor with a background in photojournalism and front-end web development. He has worked for notable publications including The New York Times, Time Magazine, and New York Daily News, directing visual coverage for significant political events and collaborating on visual storytelling.
Work at The New York Times
Tanner Curtis has been employed as a Photo Editor at The New York Times since 2014. In this role, he has coordinated visual coverage for a variety of topics, including significant political events. His responsibilities include collaborating with editors, reporters, and designers to enhance visual storytelling, particularly in government and policy-related stories. His tenure at The New York Times has extended for nearly a decade, marking a significant period in his career.
Previous Experience in Photo Editing
Before joining The New York Times, Tanner Curtis held several positions in photo editing. He worked as a Photo Editor at the New York Daily News for four months in 2012. Following that, he served as an Associate Photo Editor at Time Magazine from 2012 to 2014. His experience also includes a role as a Photo Intern at The Hartford Courant in 2011 and as a Photo Editing Intern at Time Magazine in the same year.
Education and Expertise
Tanner Curtis studied Photojournalism at Western Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education in Front End Web Development at General Assembly, completing the program in 2017 after 11 months of study. This combination of education has equipped him with skills relevant to both visual storytelling and web development.
Significant Projects and Events
Throughout his career, Tanner Curtis has directed visual coverage for major political events, including the 2018 Midterm and 2020 Presidential elections. His role as Washington Photo Editor involved organizing daily visual coverage of the White House and Congress, showcasing his ability to manage high-profile assignments in a fast-paced environment.