Data Graphics/Multimedia Editor, The Upshot

Thenewyorktimes; New York (NY); On-site; USD 113,945 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Thenewyorktimes is seeking a visual journalist and graphics developer in New York. This role involves producing data-driven stories, visualizations, and collaborating with newsroom colleagues.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in explanatory journalism, along with strong data analysis skills, creativity, and a willingness to learn. The position reports to the Editor of The Upshot.

Benefits include an annual salary range of $113,945.85 to $155,000, medical benefits, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in publishing explanatory journalism.
• Experience using data and visuals effectively.
• Interest in learning technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and develop creative stories.
• Produce written stories and visualizations.
• Collaborate with the Upshot desk and other teams.

Skills

Explanatory journalism

Data analysis

Visual journalism

Creative storytelling

R programming

Python

Adobe Illustrator

Figma

Job description

About the Role

The Upshot is a versatile, multidisciplinary team in the New York Times newsroom whose mission is to help our readers understand the news — and to find new ways to explain the world we're living in.

We're looking for a visual journalist and graphics developer to report, write, design and code data-driven stories and visualizations. The role involves producing inventive explanatory, analytical and interactive journalism in a variety of forms, from conception through publication, and contributing skills to colleagues' projects.

The Upshot covers a wide range of topics including politics, policy, health care, cities, culture, education, gender, climate and more. The candidate should be interested in covering a wide range of topics and may have deeper experience in a particular subject.

This is an in-office position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, report and develop creative and distinct stories
• Produce work in a range of forms, including written stories, charts, videos, reader interactivity, and innovative formats that combine these
• Analyze the data that undergirds these stories
• Develop stories that include a wide range of voices and perspectives
• Collaborate with other members of the Upshot desk and other parts of the newsroom
• Ensure the accuracy and clarity of the material you publish
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
• You will report to the Editor, The Upshot

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience publishing explanatory journalism across a range of subjects and/or on a specific beat, either as “traditional” journalism or in other forms (Substack, YouTube, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience using data, technology and visuals for clear, effective explanation
• Experience working with and analyzing data, in R, Python or other tools
• Experience approaching the news or other subjects creatively
• An interest in learning technical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing publication-grade charts and visuals, interactive journalism, and/or websites using modern programming frameworks (including a demonstrated ability to produce work through code that goes beyond the constraints of Datawrapper/Flourish/Tableau)
• Skill in interface design and/or information graphic design
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and/or Figma
• Experience with video — whether that's appearing on camera, creating motion graphics or other skills
• Traditional reporting skills experience writing quickly and cleanly
• Experience working in a news organization
• Proven track record of collaboration — someone excited about working with other people
• Experience producing coverage on both breaking news and enterprise timelines
• Grounding in statistics, economics and/or political science
• A neverending ideas list

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

Benefits

The annual base pay range for this role is between $113,945.85 and $155,000 USD. For roles in the U.S., you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.