Visuals Editor, KUT/KUTX, Moody College of Communication

Develops new and innovative ways to tell visual stories consistent with KUT/KUTX's mission and style. Turns complex issues into compelling visual stories that clearly communicate key themes and concepts through photos, videos (short and long-form), galleries, and other visual content for KUT News, Texas Standard and KUTX music. (20%)Plans coverage and assigns work within the Multimedia team. Conveys visual storytelling needs not only with the visuals team but also non-visual production colleagues to help solve problems. (20%)Collaborates with digital teams on the best way to present visual stories on KUT and KUTX digital platforms and social media. Follows trends and developments in social media in collaboration with audience editors. Active participant in the news decision process at KUT News and Texas Standard. (20%)Plans visual coverage of Studio 1A live sessions, pop-up music sessions, music festivals, and other public-facing events for KUTX and NPR Music. (10%)Ensures that all content produced by the multimedia team meets KUT/KUTX standards of accuracy, fairness, and balance, as well as our stations' style. Actively incorporates varied perspectives and voices into the editorial process. Identifies omissions in our coverage and suggests ways to mitigate them. (15%)Develops ongoing training program for staff and interns in photography basics, shooting video, online visual storytelling, and multimedia best practices. Coaches staff in innovative ways to tell visual stories. Works with programming, membership and development, and other departments to provide assets to showcase the station's work. Maintains our visual archive. (15%)