Deputy Photo Editor

San Antonio Express-News; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending account

Job summary

The San Antonio Express-News is seeking a Deputy Director of Visuals to lead daily operations of the visuals department, focusing on audience-driven photography and video for print and digital reporting. You will guide editorial visuals, set standards, and collaborate across desks to elevate storytelling.

This hybrid role requires in-office presence four days a week and offers opportunities to coach journalists, oversee video pipelines, and present visuals in key meetings while upholding

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years visuals experience within a news organization.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, photography, video or related field.
• Ability to edit video on deadline when needed.
• Availability for some weekend, evening and holiday work.

Responsibilities

• Edit visual content for quality, accuracy and relevance across platforms.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for daily assignments and breaking news.
• Collaborate across departments to seek out visual opportunities.
• Help manage and coach visual journalists.
• Coordinate with the audience team on initiatives to build audience.
• Present visuals daily in the afternoon budget meeting.
• Edit video projects as needed.

Skills

Audience-first mindset

Social media strategy

Editing under deadline

Journalistic ethics

Deadline-oriented

Leadership capabilities

Knowledge of communications law

Passion for journalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, photography or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Photo Mechanic

Job description

Role Overview

The Deputy Director of Visuals at the San Antonio Express-News helps lead daily operations of the department to ensure an audience-driven focus on informative and engaging photography and videos, with a mission to increase engagement and enhance the visual quality of our digital and print news reports. The position reports to the Regional Director of Visuals, Michel Fortier.

Hybrid: This position is 40 hours a week, with a four-day-per-week in-office requirement.

What You'll Do

• Edit visual content for quality, accuracy and relevance across platforms.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for daily assignments and breaking news.
• Collaborate across departments to seek out visual opportunities.
• Help manage and coach visual journalists.
• Coordinate with the audience team on initiatives to build audience.
• Present visuals daily in the afternoon budget meeting.
• Edit video projects as needed.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of visuals experience within a news organization.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, photography, video or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Ability to edit video on deadline when needed.
• Availability for some weekend, evening and holiday work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience.

Attributes Needed for Success

• Audience-first mentality, with willingness to experiment with new story forms to promote digital audience engagement, with print as a secondary element.
• Understanding of social media as a tool to increase our reach, emphasizing work that puts audience growth first.
• Editing ability for both daily, short and long-term projects for digital and print.
• Sense of urgency and the ambition to win the 24/7 news cycle on digital platforms.
• Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure.
• Adherence to journalistic ethics.
• Knowledge of communications law as it applies to photography.
• Working knowledge of photo software programs such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Photo Mechanic.
• A passion for journalism that elevates and motivates others.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship: This position does not provide immigration sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship.
• Accommodations: We are committed to an accessible application process. If you need an accommodation to apply, please contact [e-mail] . This email address is for accommodation requests only.

Benefits

We support our employees through personal and professional development and promote physical, financial and emotional wellbeing for employees and their families. Our benefits include:

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental and vision coverage to help keep you and your family healthy.
• Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with a matching program in most markets.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave to support growing families and new parents.
• Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Mental wellness benefits to support your emotional wellbeing.
• LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for individual needs.
• Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Support throughout different stages of your health and family journey.
• Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: Support to help keep your pets happy and healthy.
• And more: Learn more about additional benefits and details here .