Head of Visuals & Audience Growth

Clay Today

Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking an Associate Director of Visuals to lead and inspire a talented team of visual journalists in one of the country's most dynamic newsrooms. This leader will shape the Republic's visual identity across platforms—from breaking news photography and social video to documentary storytelling—driving innovation and excellence.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on editor who mentors staff, fosters collaboration, and uses data and audience

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, visual communication or 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.
Strong understanding of digital and social video platforms, especially YouTube.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining creative excellence.
Exceptional editorial judgment and commitment to ethical journalism.
Experience fostering collaboration across disciplines and staff development.

Responsibilities

Lead visual strategy in a fast-paced daily news environment with cross-platform output.
Manage a team of visual journalists delivering photos and videos for Arizona stories.
Oversee planning and execution for major coverage priorities balancing real-time with long-term storytelling.
Partner with editors and reporters to develop visually forward projects driving audience growth.
Mentor staff and foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and journalistic integrity.
Participate in regional and national visual strategy discussions within the USA TODAY Network to share best practices.