Data Visualization Journalist: Visualize Markets

Versant; New Jersey; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite fitness center

Gourmet cafeteria

Dry cleaning and shoe shining

Free shuttle to Manhattan, Brooklyn, H

Free shuttle to Manhattan, Brooklyn,Ho

Job summary

CNBC is seeking a Data Visualization Journalist to lead the evolution of visual storytelling for CNBC.com, shaping how we use data to explain business, markets, tech and economics for a global audience.

You’ll work with a team to design and produce ambitious data visualizations, from rapid-turn charts to immersive explainers, collaborating with reporters and editors to embed visuals across coverage.

Qualifications

• 4+ years creating data visualization, information graphics or visual journalism for a news publication.
• A strong portfolio of visual storytelling and interactive projects.
• Mastery in tools such as Datawrapper, Flourish, Tableau, Illustrator, Figma or D3-based tools.
• Proven experience building interactive graphics or web experiences using HTML, CSS and JavaScript, including visualization frameworks such as Svelte and D3.js.
• Deep understanding of data analysis and storytelling with data.
• Strong news judgment and storytelling instincts.
• Ability to translate complex topics into accessible visual explanations.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to elevate CNBC’s journalism through visual storytelling by collaborating closely with reporters, editors and product teams
• Translate complex datasets into clear, engaging visuals for a broad audience
• Create real-time or dynamic visualizations (markets, policy, economic data)
• Work with the digital managers and the head of the unit to establish standards for chart design and editorial integrity
• Establish workflows for quick-turn charts and graphics in daily coverageImprove our library of reusable visual templates and components
• Build interactive visual explainers using scroll-based storytelling, animations, and multimedia elements
• Develop dynamic visualizations for breaking news, enterprise stories, and special projects

Skills

Data visualization

Portfolio

Visualization tools

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Svelte

D3.js

Data analysis

News storytelling

Tools

Datawrapper

Flourish

Tableau

Illustrator

Figma

D3-based tools

Job description

CNBC is seeking a Data Visualization Journalist to lead the evolution of visual storytelling for CNBC.com, shaping how we use data to explain business, markets, tech and economics for a global audience.

You’ll work with a team to design and produce ambitious data visualizations, from rapid-turn charts to immersive explainers, collaborating with reporters and editors to embed visuals across coverage.