Remote Graphics Reporter & Data Visualization Journalist

The Epoch Times; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Epoch Times is seeking a Graphics Reporter/Visual Journalist to turn data into compelling visuals for digital and print. You will craft infographics, charts, maps, and visual features that help audiences understand important stories across platforms.

Role sits at the intersection of journalism, design, and data storytelling. You will collaborate with reporters, editors, designers, and video teams in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, graphic design, data journalism, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience producing editorial graphics, infographics, or visual journalism.
• Strong editorial judgment and visual storytelling ability.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities where visuals can enhance or lead storytelling
• Research topics and gather useful data to better explain editorial content
• Translate complex news stories/editorial content, investigations, and data into clear and engaging visual formats
• Create infographics, charts, maps, and visual elements for multiple platforms
• Analyze datasets and build data visualizations using tools like Flourish or Datawrapper
• Write and edit supporting text for visual content
• Ensure all graphics are accurate, well-sourced, and aligned with editorial standards
• Provide feedback and guidance to creative contributors
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, designers, and video teams to produce visual stories

Skills

Editorial graphics

Infographics design

Data storytelling

Visual journalism

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/graphic design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Flourish

Datawrapper

Mapbox GIS

Job description

The Epoch Times is seeking a Graphics Reporter/Visual Journalist to turn data into compelling visuals for digital and print. You will craft infographics, charts, maps, and visual features that help audiences understand important stories across platforms.

Role sits at the intersection of journalism, design, and data storytelling. You will collaborate with reporters, editors, designers, and video teams in a fast-paced newsroom environment.