Senior Data Visualization Engineer for Newsroom

Houston Chronicle; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local news organization in Houston is seeking a Data Graphics Developer. The ideal candidate will have strong visualization skills and will collaborate with newsroom reporters to produce impactful journalism. Responsibilities include writing code to visualize large datasets and crafting interactive news apps. Applicants should be skilled in Python, JavaScript, and modern web frameworks. This full-time position may include weekend work, and candidates must be based in or willing to move to Houston.

Qualifications

• Experience in a modern newsroom or a related work environment.
• Experience with large datasets using Python, R or similar.
• Web development and data visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Write code to visualize large datasets.
• Craft data-driven stories and develop news apps.
• Collaborate to produce high-impact journalism.

Skills

Strong visualization skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to collaborate

Attention to detail

Tools

Python

R

d3.js

React

Svelte

QGIS

MapLibre

Job description

A leading local news organization in Houston is seeking a Data Graphics Developer. The ideal candidate will have strong visualization skills and will collaborate with newsroom reporters to produce impactful journalism. Responsibilities include writing code to visualize large datasets and crafting interactive news apps. Applicants should be skilled in Python, JavaScript, and modern web frameworks. This full-time position may include weekend work, and candidates must be based in or willing to move to Houston.