CS Graphics Journalist
About The Position
The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is seeking a CS Graphics Journalist to research, develop, and produce compelling data visualizations, infographics, maps, and interactive graphics. This role supports storytelling and audience understanding of complex topics across multiple platforms. The journalist will analyze datasets, design accurate and engaging graphics, and translate complex information into clear, accessible visual content. They will manage multiple projects, ensure data accuracy, and develop multimedia and interactive storytelling experiences. The position also involves monitoring emerging visualization techniques and supporting breaking news coverage.
Requirements
- Fluency in target language (written, spoken) and deep knowledge of the target area, plus fluency in English (written/spoken).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with digital tools, coding, and visualization software.
Responsibilities
- Research, develop, and produce compelling data visualizations, infographics, maps, and interactive graphics that enhance storytelling and audience understanding of complex topics.
- Collaborate with reporters, editors, photographers, and digital teams to identify visual storytelling opportunities and support news coverage across multiple platforms.
- Analyze datasets, public records, and source materials to uncover trends, insights, and story angles that can be communicated visually.
- Design and create accurate, engaging, and visually appealing graphics that adhere to editorial standards, journalistic ethics, and brand guidelines.
- Translate complex information into clear, accessible visual content for diverse audiences while maintaining factual accuracy and context.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver graphics on deadline in fast-paced news environments.
- Verify data accuracy and ensure all visual elements are properly sourced, documented, and fact-checked before publication.
- Develop multimedia and interactive storytelling experiences using digital tools, coding, and visualization software to increase audience engagement.
- Monitor emerging visualization techniques, design trends, and newsroom technologies to improve storytelling capabilities and production efficiency.
- Support breaking news coverage by rapidly creating charts, timelines, maps, and explanatory graphics for digital and print publication.
- Contributes to teamwork, facilitating tasks of teammates, as needed.
- Meets VOA standards for productivity, quality, and meeting deadlines.
- Works independently as a member of a team.
- Fluency in target language (written, spoken) and deep knowledge of the target area, plus fluency in English (written/spoken).
- Other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
