Deputy Editor for Visuals and Data, The Upshot
Core
Deputy Editor leading data-driven visual storytelling, interactive applications, and multimedia projects for The Upshot at The New York Times.
Role type
Senior IC visual editor / Deputy Editor
Builds
Interactive data visualizations, charts, graphics, and multimedia news stories for a global audience
Domain
Journalism, Data Visualization, Policy & Politics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Data-driven journalism, Visual storytelling, Chart and graphic design, Multimedia integration, Narrative flow editing, Team leadership
Preferred skills
HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Data analysis (R/Python), Video and motion graphics, Statistics and economics, Multidisciplinary collaboration
Technologies
Adobe Illustrator, Figma, Svelte, R, Python
Responsibilities
Conceive, edit, and publish data-driven visual stories; Shape stories combining text, charts, graphics, video, and interactivity; Refine visual elements and data communication; Coach journalists on visualization and data analysis; Support the Upshot desk leadership team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities