Markets & Economy Data Visualization Journalist

News Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vis​

Education Benefits

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Family Care Benefits

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Dow Jones’ MarketWatch is seeking a Data & Visuals Journalist to uncover stories in data and bring them to life through compelling visual journalism. The role blends reporting, analysis and visual storytelling, including charts, graphics and data-driven explainers that illuminate money, markets and the economy.

The ideal candidate independently identifies compelling stories from datasets and public filings, with strong news instincts and curiosity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data journalism, visual journalism, explanatory reporting or a related field.
• Strong reporting and news judgment skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data independently.
• Experience creating charts, graphics and other forms of visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Identify, report and produce original stories driven by data.
• Analyze economic, market, consumer and corporate datasets to uncover meaningful trends and insights.
• Create charts, graphics, visual explainers and data-driven storytelling experiences that help readers understand complex topics.
• Collaborate with reporters and editors across MarketWatch coverage areas to strengthen enterprise, breaking-news and explanatory journalism.
• Develop recurring visual franchises and data-driven features that become signature elements of MarketWatch coverage.
• Contribute visual storytelling to major news events, live coverage and enterprise projects.
• Help identify opportunities where data and visual journalism can elevate reporting and reader understanding.
• Experiment with new storytelling formats, visualization techniques and AI-enabled reporting tools.
• Ensure all work meets the highest standards of accuracy, clarity and journalistic integrity.

Skills

Data journalism

Visual journalism

Explanatory reporting

News judgment

Audience needs

Tools

Data-analysis tools

Visualization tools

Job description

Dow Jones’ MarketWatch is seeking a Data & Visuals Journalist to uncover stories in data and bring them to life through compelling visual journalism. The role blends reporting, analysis and visual storytelling, including charts, graphics and data-driven explainers that illuminate money, markets and the economy.

The ideal candidate independently identifies compelling stories from datasets and public filings, with strong news instincts and curiosity.