Deputy Photo Editor: Lead Visuals & Audience Growth

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

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