Head of Data Visualization & Visual Journalism

Versant; New Jersey; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

CNBC is seeking a Senior Editor of Data Visualization to lead the next evolution of visual storytelling for CNBC.com. You will shape how data explains business, markets, economics, and policy to a global audience, guiding a team of visual journalists who craft high-impact charts, graphics, and interactive experiences.

You’ll set strategy, design ambitious visualizations—from rapid-turn charts to immersive explainers—working with reporters and editors to embed visual storytelling across daily

Qualifications

• 7+ years creating data visualization, information graphics or visual journalism for a news publication, including 1+ years of experience leading a team.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to elevate CNBC journalism through visual storytelling by collaborating closely with reporters, editors, product and engineering teams.
• Build and manage a team of data visualization journalists.
• Translate complex datasets into clear, engaging visuals for a broad audience.
• Lead efforts for real-time or dynamic visualizations (markets, policy, economic data).
• Work with the digital managers to establish standards for chart design and editorial integrity.

Skills

Data visualization

Team leadership

Data storytelling

Web technologies

Data analysis

Tools

Datawrapper

Flourish

Tableau

Illustrator

Figma

D3.js

HTML/CSS/JS

Job description

CNBC is seeking a Senior Editor of Data Visualization to lead the next evolution of visual storytelling for CNBC.com. You will shape how data explains business, markets, economics, and policy to a global audience, guiding a team of visual journalists who craft high-impact charts, graphics, and interactive experiences.

You’ll set strategy, design ambitious visualizations—from rapid-turn charts to immersive explainers—working with reporters and editors to embed visual storytelling across daily