In A Nutshell
Responsible for creating charts, tables, maps, and informational graphics to include in articles and other publications, and will contribute to visual storytelling projects.
Responsibilities
- Design data visualization graphics to support CFR content and projects.
- Create charts and maps using Datawrapper and other tools for a range of media, including news stories, explainers, reports, social media, email, and video.
- Find and analyze publicly available datasets, using Excel/Google Sheets or other tools to aggregate and analyze data.
- Ensure accuracy and quality of data used in graphics.
- Field requests for graphics, communicating effectively with team members and stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback.
- Pitch ideas for graphics and graphic-led stories.
- Write and edit graphic-led articles.
- Contribute to visual storytelling projects, including storyboarding.
- Develop interactive data visualizations to enhance user engagement and storytelling.
- Maintain and update the library of data visualization components to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects.
- Manage and maintain data visualization tools, platforms, libraries, and third-party integrations.
- Collaborate across teams to ensure data visualizations meet and adhere to industry standards and CFR’s design guidelines.
- Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.
Skillset
- 2+ year’s experience designing static and interactive data visualizations for digital platforms.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in data visualization design.
- Experience working with editorial teams, researchers, and developers to create data-driven content.
- Demonstrated ability to create clear and effective data visualizations.
- Experience using Excel/Google Sheets for basic data analysis.
- Experience using Adobe Illustrator and Figma, or other design programs.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience with graphic design.
- Proficiency with writing and editing, with attention to detail.
- Bachelor’s degree required; a masters degree or coursework in data visualization is helpful but not required.
- Expertise in visualization tools such as D3.js, Flourish, Tableau, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of information design principles and storytelling through data.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Figma.
- Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with data cleaning and preparation is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, D3.js, Observable).
- Knowledge of R or Python.
- Experience in journalism or a newsroom setting.
- An interest in global affairs.