Head of Visuals at The Washington Post

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Journalism, Media, NewsIndustries

Requirements

At least 15 years of professional journalism experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Expert technical knowledge and understanding of photography, graphics, illustration and design
Awareness of how technology is driving changes across the industry
Demonstrated track record of setting and executing a vision for visual work that aligns with company goals
Experience with new technologies
Deep understanding of how visual journalism must evolve alongside audience habits
Passion for The Washington Post and its mission to provide high-quality journalism to all of America and increase engagement on- and off-platform
Energized by setting the standard for and leading agenda-setting visual storytelling
Thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires constant collaboration across the newsroom and the company

Responsibilities

Oversee the design, graphics and photo departments along with cross-functional visual storytelling teams within News
Drive coverage toward creative, informative and arresting visual storytelling, advancing the quality of work and setting ever-higher standards for reader experiences
Bolster the visual impact of Post journalism both on- and off-platform, incorporating a data-informed approach aimed at growing engagement and readership
Manage significant change in the ways visual departments operate and how they interact with related teams across the company and with users
Evolve team structures and workflows to maximize potential in delivering visually led journalism
Identify and execute more efficient and effective ways of melding visual disciplines, including impactful technologies
Help deepen the visual awareness and acuity of the entire Post newsroom, whether on visual teams or not
Collaborate with counterparts in Engineering and Product and teams such as Marketing to improve reader experiences, evaluate new storytelling forms and upgrade tools
Embrace and help the newsroom meet The Post’s goals for responsibly incorporating AI into journalistic work
Work as needed on business deals and contracts with external vendors, including tactical and strategic approaches to partnerships
Represent The Post’s visual ambition at relevant industry conferences and events
Inspire a large and diverse group of journalists to find new ways of working together to serve audience growth goals

Skills

Visual Journalism

Design Leadership

Graphics

Photography

Visual Storytelling

New Technologies

Team Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

The Washington Post

About The Washington Post

None, NoneHeadquarters

1877Year Founded

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Pet Insurance

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Job cuts due to declining online readership indicate potential financial instability.

Panera partnership may not yield expected subscription increases, based on industry trends.

Scott Vance's promotion could lead to internal restructuring challenges affecting morale.

Differentiation

The Post partners with Panera Bread for unique digital subscription offers.

'Style Sessions' collaboration enhances cultural influence and attracts diverse audiences.

'The Post Roast' collaboration with Compass Coffee creates a unique brand experience.

Upsides

Panera partnership could boost digital subscriptions and readership.

'Style Sessions' may attract arts and lifestyle enthusiasts, enhancing cultural influence.

Scott Vance's promotion may align editorial strategy with media consumption trends.

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