Data Graphics/Multimedia Editor, The Upshot
Core
Visual journalist and graphics developer creating data-driven stories, charts, videos, and interactive journalism to help readers understand news and explain the world.
Role type
Senior IC visual journalist and graphics developer
Builds
Explanatory, analytical, and interactive journalism products for The Upshot team at The New York Times
Domain
Journalism, data visualization, and digital media
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Data analysis, coding (R, Python), creative storytelling, data-driven explanation, journalistic reporting
Preferred skills
Modern programming frameworks (beyond Datawrapper/Flourish/Tableau), interface design, information graphic design, Adobe Illustrator, Figma, video production/motion graphics, statistics, economics, political science
Technologies
R, Python, Datawrapper, Flourish, Tableau, Adobe Illustrator, Figma
Responsibilities
Conceive, report, and develop creative stories; Produce written stories, charts, videos, and reader interactivity; Analyze data undergirding stories; Develop stories with diverse voices; Collaborate with newsroom colleagues; Ensure accuracy and clarity of published material
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC