Graphics and Data Journalist

Univision Communications, Inc; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading Spanish-language media company based in Mexico City is seeking a Graphics and Data Journalist to join its visual team. You will work closely with reporters and editors to create innovative graphic stories for various platforms. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in graphic design and data journalism, with a commitment to accuracy and quality. Bilingual candidates are preferred and you will be expected to adapt to a fast-paced news culture.

Formación

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in graphic design, data journalism, or visual storytelling.
• Strong understanding of journalistic ethics and the importance of accuracy in visual storytelling.
• Experience working with data sets and the ability to translate data into meaningful visual representations.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with reporters, editors, and developers to create compelling data-driven visual stories.
• Work in a fast-paced news environment and respond quickly to major news stories.
• Develop and implement innovative visual storytelling formats, including infographics and interactive graphics.

Conocimientos

Graphic design

Data journalism

Visual storytelling

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Herramientas

Illustrator

Data visualization tools (Datawrapper, D3.js, Adobe Creative Suite)

Descripción del empleo

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM

TelevisaUnivision is the leading Spanish-language media company in the world! We’re investing in our content, our people, and our properties, which span digital, streaming, social, audio, linear and live events. We’re growing our offerings, building on the launch of our successful streaming platform ViX.

TelevisaUnivision Noticias Digital is seeking a Graphics and Data Journalist based in Mexico City to join its visual team. As part of the digital team, you will work closely with developers, multimedia reporters, and editors to tell innovative, fast-paced graphic and visual stories that can’t be told through traditional reporting methods.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with reporters, editors, and developers to create compelling data-driven visual stories for web, mobile, and social media.
• Work in a fast-paced news environment and be willing to respond quickly to major news stories with infographics made on deadline.
• Develop and implement innovative visual storytelling formats, including infographics, interactive graphics, and data visualizations.
• Maintain a high standard of design and accuracy in the production of infographics, ensuring they are both informative and aesthetically appealing.
• Experiment with new ways of representing complex data to enhance storytelling, while ensuring the content is accessible and user-friendly.
• Stay on top of trends in data journalism and infographics to introduce fresh ideas to the team.
• Work to ensure that visual content is optimized for multiple platforms, including web, mobile, and social media.
• Continuously collaborate with the editorial team to ensure that visual content aligns with journalistic standards and editorial vision.

YOU HAVE

(Qualifications, Required Skills & Experience)

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in graphic design, data journalism, or visual storytelling.
• Experience with Illustrator is required.
• Proficient in data visualization tools (Datawrapper, D3.js, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Experience working with data sets and the ability to translate data into meaningful visual representations.
• Strong understanding of journalistic ethics and the importance of accuracy in visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Willing and available to work nights and/or weekends based on coverage needs.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

DESIRED

• Familiarity with web development, including JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. As well as scaffolding frameworks (Svelte)
• A pragmatic innovator who can develop solutions that elicit responses justifying the effort and investment.
• A deep interest in news coverage and a passion for learning from other journalists.
• Strong interest in visual design, with a solid understanding of design principles and typography.
• Experience with animation or motion graphics for interactive or dynamic storytelling.
• Familiarity with content management systems and the technical aspects of digital publishing.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Employment/education will be verified.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis.

Univision es un empleador que ofrece equidad e igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin distinción de sexo, identidad de género, orientación sexual, raza, color, religión, origen nacional, discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido, edad o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.

About TelevisaUnivision

TelevisaUnivision is the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision’s platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world. For more information, please visit televisaunivision.com.

Sobre TelevisaUnivision

TelevisaUnivision es la compañía líder de medios en español en el mundo. Impulsada por la biblioteca propia más grande de contenido en español y una alta capacidad de producción, TelevisaUnivision es el más grande productor de contenido para las verticales de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento. Este contenido original es lo que impulsa las plataformas de TelevisaUnivision, que incluyen las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision, las estrellas, Canal 5, y UniMás, y un portafolio de 38 canales de televisión de paga, que incluyen TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia, y TL Novelas. La compañía además opera el estudio de producción cinematográfica líder en México, Videocine, y posee y administra las plataformas más grandes de audio en español en Estados Unidos en 35 estaciones y la plataforma digital Uforia. TelevisaUnivision también es propietaria de ViX, el servicio de streaming en español más grande del mundo. Para más información, por favor visita televisaunivision.com.