Data Visualization and Graphics Editor
About The Position
About the Role: Barron’s is seeking an experienced Data Visualization and Graphics Editor to guide and develop data stories and graphics creatively across all platforms. The ideal candidate will be a journalist who can source, analyze and report on, both written and visual, compelling data stories related to the economy, the markets, and investing. Candidates should have experience working in a newsroom and be able to pitch ideas for compelling, original visual stories off the news. They also should be able to work with editors and writers to bring out a visual idea for a prominent story or for the home page. As Barron’s ramps up its visual storytelling capabilities, this position will be integral in establishing how we tell large-format data-driven stories across multiple platforms. Barron’s strongly values teamwork–so the ability to collaborate easily with other newsroom members, reporters, and editors is a must.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of data journalism experience in a newsroom.
- Strong portfolio of visually and editorially compelling graphics
- Comfortable working in Excel/Google Sheets
- Working knowledge of HTML/CSS
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
Responsibilities
- Have a proven track record of turning data into compelling stories.
- Be comfortable working with and sourcing a wide range of data sets–from financial, to investigative, to economic.
- Pitch data-driven stories and graphics as well as partner with other reporters and the homepage team to craft one-off graphics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
