Senior director of photography

Dow Jones & Co. Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News. This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day. If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you. Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [[email protected].]([email protected]) Please put Reasonable Accommodation in the subject line. NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas Full time Job\ Req\49054 *Job Description: * The Wall Street Journal is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Director of Photography to shape the look and feel of all video content across WSJ Video, building a visual identity across all projects and for all platforms. WSJ Video blends deep reporting with an array of formats: investigations, short and longform field pieces, fast-paced quick turn news content, video podcasts, social content, and series. And we are constantly innovating how we tell stories. The ideal candidate for the Senior Director of Photography role has a deep understanding of visual style across video formats, is an expert visual storyteller and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You have a unique eye and are willing to experiment, innovate and bring new ideas to the table and stay ahead of the game. You should have exceptional video story development skills and a love for journalism-led storytelling. This is a full-time position based in our New York office and reports to the Head of Video. You Will - Deliver unique cinematography direction for all WSJ video, across all channels, building a lookbook for individual concepts, platforms, and franchises, as well as setting direction for studio and field work.- Lead and manage staff and freelance cinematographers, ensuring they are adhering to the WSJ Video style guide and lookbook for all projects.- Mentor and train staff video journalists, senior video journalists, and cinematographers to build and improve skill sets for all shoots.- Conceptually develop visual look and style for all platforms including social and vodcasts.- Travel frequently into the field for shoots across the globe.- Develop new cinematography best practices as needed.- Foster a supportive growth environment that encourages creativity and development.- Have excellent communication skills to work with both staff and freelancers on multiple projects, sometimes simultaneously.- Work closely with production management and editorial leads to ensure shoot costs are kept in line with budget.- Complete additional duties as assigned, including breaking news assignments.- Ensure the top-tier execution and ethical standa