Deputy Photo Editor

Description

The San Antonio Express-News is hiring a Deputy Photo Editor to help run the visuals department day to day. The role keeps photography and video focused on the audience and aims to grow engagement and raise the visual quality of the company's digital and print news.

The role reports to the Regional Director of Visuals, Michel Fortier.

Hybrid role of 40 hours a week, with in-office attendance four days a week.

Responsibilities

• Check visual content for quality, accuracy and relevance on every platform.
• Organise scheduling and logistics for daily assignments and breaking stories.
• Work with other departments to find chances for strong visuals.
• Support and coach visual journalists, including helping to manage them.
• Work with the audience team on projects that grow the audience.
• Present visuals at the afternoon budget meeting every day.
• Edit video projects when needed.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of visuals work in a news organisation.
• A bachelor's degree in journalism, photography, video or a related field. Equivalent education and experience can be accepted instead.
• Able to edit video under deadline when required.
• Available for some weekend, evening and holiday shifts.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Audience-first thinking, willing to try new story formats for digital engagement, with print in a supporting role.
• Understanding of social media as a way to extend reach, with a focus on audience growth.
• Editing skills for daily pieces and longer projects across digital and print.
• A driven, fast reaction to the 24/7 news cycle on digital platforms.
• Able to perform well under deadline pressure.
• Commitment to journalistic ethics.
• Knowledge of communications law as it applies to photography.
• Working knowledge of photo software such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Photo Mechanic.
• Enthusiasm for journalism that inspires others.

Conditions

Hybrid work with four days a week in the office.

No immigration sponsorship is offered. Applicants must already have the right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Requests for accommodations during the application process can be sent to the company's site, which is used for accommodation requests only.

Benefits

• Support for personal and professional development, plus physical, financial and emotional wellbeing for employees and their families.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Competitive retirement plan with a matching program in most markets.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Paid parental leave for growing families and new parents.
• Monthly reimbursement for child and dependent care.
• Mental wellness benefits.
• Inclusive healthcare designed around individual needs.
• Fertility coverage and menopause support.
• Pet wellness reimbursement and Rover credits.
• Access to further benefits and details through the company's benefits page.