Policy & News Data Visualization Specialist

Bloomberg Industry Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomberg Industry Group is seeking a graphics designer to combine analytical, artistic and technical skills to produce data visuals for news content and BGOV OnPoint materials in Washington, DC area. You will interpret legislative, economic, and statistical data and translate it into clear, engaging graphics.

Ideal candidates have 2 years of infographics experience, a related Bachelor's degree, and strong proficiency with data visualization tools and standard design software.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience designing graphics and infographics for print and online media.
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, statistics, economics, public policy, communications, journalism or related fields or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience with data visualization, including interactive visualizations and translating those into static versions.
• Expertise in standard design tools (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, JS/D3 and other dvIs frameworks) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret legislative, economic, and statistical data.
• Present information accurately in charts, tables, maps, and other graphical formats with a clean, modern design aesthetic.
• Produce content for BGOV OnPoint slides, bill summaries, news stories, and other products.
• Collaborate with analysts and reporters to fulfill strategic and creative objectives.
• Juggle multiple deadlines and keep projects moving forward in a fast-paced news environment.

Skills

Graphic design

Data visualization

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

JS/D3

DVis frameworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bloomberg Industry Group is seeking a graphics designer to combine analytical, artistic and technical skills to produce data visuals for news content and BGOV OnPoint materials in Washington, DC area. You will interpret legislative, economic, and statistical data and translate it into clear, engaging graphics.

Ideal candidates have 2 years of infographics experience, a related Bachelor's degree, and strong proficiency with data visualization tools and standard design software.