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Michelle McNally, Photo Director of The New York Times was taking questions from the web readers, and the end of the conversation includes a great slideshow that offers at a candid view of his photogrpahers.

She quotes also an interesting recent job posting for a staff photographer at The Times:

"The New York Times has an opening for a photographer in New York City.

Candidates must be high energy, passionate and dedicated.

They should come equipped with the skills, drive and creative abilities necessary to make compelling images for all areas of the newspaper -- news, sports and features.

We're looking for a photographer who will give their all on any and every assignment from the mundane to the exotic and who easily gets along with others.

Must be able and willing to work nights and weekends.

Knowledge of the web, multimedia and video will be strongly considered. Technical proficiency in Macintosh computers a must. Send portfolio and resume."