Senior Editor, Data & Visual Journalism

Data Visualization Society; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness center with state-of‑of

Gourmet cafeteria and daily specials

Dry cleaning

Free shuttle to Manhattan area

Job summary

CNBC is seeking a Senior Manager of Data Visualization to lead the next evolution of visual storytelling for CNBC.com. You will oversee a team of visual journalists creating high-impact charts, graphics, and interactive experiences that elevate journalism and clarify complex topics.

You will set strategy, mentor the team, and directly design and produce ambitious data visualizations—from rapid-turn charts in breaking news to immersive explainers and interactive features.

Qualifications

• 7+ years creating data visualization or visual journalism for a news publication, including 3 years of experience leading a team.
• A strong portfolio of visual storytelling and interactive projects.
• Mastery in tools such as Datawrapper, Flourish, Tableau, Illustrator, Figma or D3-based tools.
• Proven experience building interactive graphics or web experiences using HTML, CSS and JavaScript, including visualization frameworks such as Svelte and D3.js.
• Deep understanding of data analysis and storytelling with data.
• Strong news judgment and storytelling instincts.
• Ability to translate complex topics into accessible visual explanations.
• Interest in business, economics, markets, technology or policy reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to elevate CNBC journalism through visual storytelling by collaborating closely with reporters, editors, product and engineering teams
• Build and manage a team of data visualization journalists
• Translate complex datasets into clear, engaging visuals for a broad audience
• Lead efforts for real-time or dynamic visualizations (markets, policy, economic data)
• Work with the digital managers to establish standards for chart design and editorial integrity
• Establish workflows for quick-turn charts and graphics in daily coverage
• Build a library of reusable visual templates and components
• Build interactive visual explainers using scroll-based storytelling, animations, and multimedia elements
• Develop dynamic visualizations for breaking news, enterprise stories, and special projects

Skills

Data storytelling

Team leadership

Data visualization

HTML/CSS/JS

D3.js

Data analysis

Portfolio

Business & markets interest

Tools

Datawrapper

Flourish

Tableau

Illustrator

Figma

D3-based tools

Job description

Full-time
Business Segment: CNBC
Compensation: USD130,000– USD160,000– yearly

Company Description

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant’s sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

Job Description

CNBC is seeking a Senior Manager of Data Visualizationto lead the next evolution of visual storytelling for CNBC.com. This role will shape how we use data to explain the most important stories in business, markets, technology, economics, and policy—turning complexity into clarity for a global audience.

You’lllead a team of visual journalists who create high-impact charts, graphics, and interactive experiences that elevate our journalism and deepen audience understanding.

In addition tosettingstrategy and guiding the team,you’llactively design and produce ambitious data visualizations—ranging from rapid-turn charts embedded in breaking news to immersive visual explainers and interactive features.

You’llcollaborate closely with reporters and editors toidentifydata-driven opportunities, ensuring visual storytelling is embedded across daily coverage and marquee projects. The ideal candidate combines journalistic instincts, strong designsensibility, and technical fluency in current visualization tools and web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to elevate CNBC journalism through visual storytelling by collaborating closely with reporters, editors, product and engineering teams
• Build and manage a team of data visualization journalists
• Translate complex datasets into clear, engaging visuals for a broad audience
• Lead efforts for real-time or dynamic visualizations (markets, policy, economic data)
• Work with the digital managers to establish standards for chart design and editorial integrity
• Establish workflows for quick-turn charts and graphics in daily coverage
• Build a library of reusable visual templates and components
• Build interactive visual explainers using scroll-based storytelling, animations, and multimedia elements
• Develop dynamic visualizations for breaking news, enterprise stories, and special projects

At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:

• Sweat it out– Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
• Eat up– Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
• Extras– Dry cleaning,shoe shiningand sneak peeks
• Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: $130,000–$160,000.

Additional Requirements

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 7+years creating data visualization, information graphics or visual journalism for a news publication, including 3 years of experience leading a team
• A strong portfolio of visual storytelling and interactive projects
• Mastery in tools such as Datawrapper, Flourish, Tableau, Illustrator, Figma or D3-based tools.
• Proven experience building interactive graphics or web experiences using HTML, CSS and JavaScript, including visualization frameworks such as Svelte and D3.js.
• Deep understanding of data analysis and storytelling with data
• Strong news judgment and storytelling instincts
• Ability to translate complex topics into accessible visual explanations
• Interest in business, economics, markets, technology or policy reporting

Desired Characteristics:

• Deep interest in business news and financial markets
• Experience covering breaking news in competitive environments
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet deadlines