Data Visualization Journalist: Powerful Visual News

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is seeking a data visualization specialist for the Office of Cuba Broadcasting in Doral, FL. The role focuses on producing data-driven graphics and interactive content to support news coverage and public understanding.

Responsibilities include collaborating with reporters and digital teams, analyzing datasets, and delivering accurate visuals that meet editorial standards and deadlines in a dynamic newsroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and produce compelling data visualizations, infographics, maps, and interactive graphics that enhance storytelling and audience understanding of complex topics.
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, photographers, and digital teams to identify visual storytelling opportunities and support news coverage across multiple platforms.
• Analyze datasets, public records, and source materials to uncover trends, insights, and story angles that can be communicated visually.
• Design and create accurate, engaging, and visually appealing graphics that adhere to editorial standards, journalistic ethics, and brand guidelines.
• Translate complex information into clear, accessible visual content for diverse audiences while maintaining factual accuracy and context.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver graphics on deadline in fast-paced news environments.
• Verify data accuracy and ensure all visual elements are properly sourced, documented, and fact-checked before publication.
• Develop multimedia and interactive storytelling experiences using digital tools, coding, and visualization software to increase audience engagement.
• Monitor emerging visualization techniques, design trends, and newsroom technologies to improve storytelling capabilities and production efficiency.
• Support breaking news coverage by rapidly creating charts, timelines, maps, and explanatory graphics for digital and print publication.
• Contributes to teamwork, facilitating tasks of teammates, as needed.
• Meets VOA standards for productivity, quality, and meeting deadlines.

Job description

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is seeking a data visualization specialist for the Office of Cuba Broadcasting in Doral, FL. The role focuses on producing data-driven graphics and interactive content to support news coverage and public understanding.

Responsibilities include collaborating with reporters and digital teams, analyzing datasets, and delivering accurate visuals that meet editorial standards and deadlines in a dynamic newsroom environment.