Associate Director of Visuals

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 countrys most dynamic newsrooms. This leader will shape The Republics visual identity across platforms from breaking news photography and social video to documentary storytelling driving innovation and excellence in how we connect with audiences while closely collaborating with and mentoring editors and reporters across the ideal candidate is both a visionary and a hands-on editor who understands how powerful imagery can define coverage deepen engagement and expand reach on every platform. Youll foster collaboration among photojournalists writers and newsroom leaders guiding enterprise projects and shaping the newsrooms strategy for audience growth through bold and creative visual :Lead The Republics visual strategy in a fast-paced daily news environment balancing enterprise and special projects while ensuring consistent excellence across digital print and social a team of visual journalists executing award-winning photos and videos capturing the stories captivating Arizona ranging from culture politics sports dining and breaking planning and execution of newsroom visuals for major coverage priorities balancing real-time responsiveness with long-term storytelling with editors reporters and teams to develop visually forward projects that drive audience growth engagement and subscriptions. Lead and mentor across the and grow The Republics off-platform visual presence using data and audience insights to guide analytics SEO and other audience insights to inform coverage and visual planning including coordination across photo video graphics and other interactive ethical inclusive and audience-centered visual storytelling that reflects and embodies staff foster professional growth and build a culture of creativity collaboration and journalistic in regional and national visual strategy discussions within the USA TODAY Network to share best practices and expand visual :Bachelors degree in journalism visual communication or a related field (or equivalent experience).Proven success leading visual journalism teams in a digital-first in multimedia storytelling including photography video and cross-platform understanding of digital and social video platforms particularly YouTube and experience developing content strategies for audience to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining creative editorial judgment with a deep commitment to accurate ethical fostering collaboration across disciplines and supporting staff InstructionsWe are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply dont limit your upload to a resume; show us what youve done. To do so put together a single document file that includes the following in this order: Your resume one page.A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what youve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role. It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.#Newsgnt#LI-NC1