Senior Data Visualization Developer (Newsroom)

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major media company based in Houston is seeking a Data Graphics Developer to join its data team. The role involves crafting data-driven stories and visualizations using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Candidates should have strong collaboration skills and an understanding of working with large datasets. This is a full-time position, requiring a self-directed individual who values innovation in storytelling and is capable of meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a modern newsroom or related work environment.
• Ability to work with multiple large datasets using Python, R or similar languages.
• Experience in web development and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Write code to find, analyze, and visualize large datasets.
• Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (d3.js) for data-driven stories.
• Collaborate with newsroom reporters for high-impact journalism.

Skills

Data visualization skills

Collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Tools

HTML

CSS

JavaScript (d3.js)

Python

R

React

Svelte

QGIS

MapLibre

Job description

A major media company based in Houston is seeking a Data Graphics Developer to join its data team. The role involves crafting data-driven stories and visualizations using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Candidates should have strong collaboration skills and an understanding of working with large datasets. This is a full-time position, requiring a self-directed individual who values innovation in storytelling and is capable of meeting tight deadlines.