Deputy Photo Director

Dow Jones & Co. has been delivering news, data, and technology solutions to the world’s top business organizations since 1882. The organization’s brands include The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, Market Watch, and Financial News.

As the Deputy Photo Director, you will lead a senior photography team that produces visual content for news and business coverage, driving visual excellence across mobile, desktop, and print platforms. This role combines creative vision with operational rigor, requiring innovative storytelling, budget management, and global workflow iteration.

• 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 staff and actively recruit a diverse roster of photographers to bring fresh perspectives to coverage.
• Maintain departmental project lists and attend key visual meetings, keeping stakeholders aligned on milestones while upholding the highest ethical and legal standards for journalism.

• 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.

Location:

New York. Reporting to the Director of Photography.

Submit a resume, a short cover letter outlining why you are a great match for the role, and three examples of your best work (work you have led from start to finish) by February 6th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; early submission is encouraged.

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans, disabled, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.