Head of Visual Journalism & Audience Growth

USA TODAY Co., Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Visuals to lead a dedicated team in shaping the visual identity of The Arizona Republic. This role emphasizes managing projects across digital, print, and social platforms, ensuring visually compelling storytelling while fostering creative collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in journalism, exemplary leadership skills, and a strong understanding of multimedia storytelling techniques that drive audience engagement. Join us in making a significant visual impact!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, visual communication or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven success leading visual journalism teams in a digital-first newsroom.
• Expertise in multimedia storytelling, including photography, video and cross-platform production.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual strategy, manage a team, oversee planning for major coverage.
• Partner with teams for visually forward projects, use data and audience insights.
• Champion ethical and inclusive visual storytelling.

Skills

Visual communication

Multimedia storytelling

Digital and social video platforms

Leadership

Creative excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Job description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Visuals to lead a dedicated team in shaping the visual identity of The Arizona Republic. This role emphasizes managing projects across digital, print, and social platforms, ensuring visually compelling storytelling while fostering creative collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in journalism, exemplary leadership skills, and a strong understanding of multimedia storytelling techniques that drive audience engagement. Join us in making a significant visual impact!