Deputy Editor, Visual Data Storytelling

The New York Times; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A major media organization in New York is seeking a Deputy Editor for Visuals and Data to lead a multidisciplinary team. The role involves enhancing data-driven journalism through visual storytelling and overseeing projects from conception to publication. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and strong skills in visual software like Adobe Illustrator. This position is integral to shaping narratives through innovative multimedia formats and coaching journalists on effective data visualization techniques.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in producing or editing data-driven journalism.
• Proficiency in visual software tools like Adobe Illustrator or Figma.
• History of leading reporters or visual journalists is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and publish data-driven stories that combine various multimedia.
• Edit visual elements for clarity and adherence to brand style.
• Coach journalists to enhance their data visualization skills.

Skills

Data-driven journalism

Visual storytelling

Editing graphics

Collaboration

News judgment

Education

5+ years of experience in visual or data journalism

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Figma

R

Python

Job description

A major media organization in New York is seeking a Deputy Editor for Visuals and Data to lead a multidisciplinary team. The role involves enhancing data-driven journalism through visual storytelling and overseeing projects from conception to publication. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and strong skills in visual software like Adobe Illustrator. This position is integral to shaping narratives through innovative multimedia formats and coaching journalists on effective data visualization techniques.