The Wall Street Journal · 22 hours ago
Deputy Photo Director
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$175K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expThe Wall Street Journal is a leading news organization, and they are seeking a Deputy Photo Director to oversee a team of photo editors and department managers. This role involves driving visual excellence across various platforms while managing team budgets and collaborating closely with other departments to ensure impactful visual content.
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Responsibilities
Lead the team through high-pressure breaking news situations, prioritizing editorial judgment and the safety of photojournalists in the field
Prioritize the professional development of your staff and actively recruit a diverse roster of photographers to bring fresh perspectives to our coverage
Maintain departmental project lists and attending key visual meetings, you will keep stakeholders aligned on milestones while upholding the highest ethical and legal standards for our journalism
Qualification
Required
At least five years of experience leading visual journalists in a newsroom or editorial setting, with a proven track record of people and performance management
Practical experience working with newsroom security teams to assign and protect photographers in conflict zones or high-risk environments
Demonstrated ability to manage organizational change, create new processes, and build consensus among diverse teams
Proven success in managing distributed budgets and conducting regular financial reviews
Exceptional news judgment combined with a sophisticated understanding of design and mobile-first user experiences
Advanced skill in various CMS platforms and digital tools, with a working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript preferred
Experience leading the production of innovative multimedia builds in partnership with graphics, video, and developer colleagues
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance short-term breaking news with long-term, cross-departmental projects
Preferred
Advanced skill in various CMS platforms and digital tools, with a working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
Physical health
Retirement and savings
Caregiving
Emotional wellbeing
Transportation
Elective benefits
Company
The Wall Street Journal
Winner of 40 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism, The Wall Street Journal includes coverage of U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.49M2015-03-31Angel· $0.49M
Leadership Team
Nitin Rakesh
Member, CEO Council
Oren Zaslansky
Member, CEO Council
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