Data Visualization Reporter — Weekly Graphics

The Minnesota Daily; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Minnesota Daily seeks a part-time Data Graphics Reporter who can transform stories into digestible, visual graphics. You will generate one weekly graphic and one monthly self-reported graphic, collaborating with reporters and the social media team to publish compelling visuals online.

Strong design sense, knowledge of graphic principles, and experience with open-source tools like DataWrapper or Knightlab are important. This role welcomes diverse majors.

Qualifications

• Must be a University of Minnesota student.
• Past Minnesota Daily reporting experience strongly encouraged.
• Knowledge of design principles and able to work with an array of visual design products.
• Preferred proficiency in open-source software (i.e. DataWrapper, Knightlab, etc.).
• Success in a University writing-related class strongly advised.
• Knowledge of grammar, style conventions, etc. is essential.
• Should be willing to cultivate a lively social media presence.
• You do not need to be in the journalism school to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

• Produce one assigned graphic per week.
• Produce one self-reported graphic per month.
• Work closely with social media team to present work online.
• Work closely with reporters to determine angles and methods for graphics.
• Think creatively about news presentation (design, illustration, graphics).
• Respect deadlines and demonstrate willingness to learn.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Data visualization

Design principles

Open-source tools

Education

University of Minnesota student

Tools

DataWrapper

Knightlab

Open-source software

Job description

The Minnesota Daily seeks a part-time Data Graphics Reporter who can transform stories into digestible, visual graphics. You will generate one weekly graphic and one monthly self-reported graphic, collaborating with reporters and the social media team to publish compelling visuals online.

Strong design sense, knowledge of graphic principles, and experience with open-source tools like DataWrapper or Knightlab are important. This role welcomes diverse majors.