Senior Visual Data Editor

Thenewyorktimes; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick days

Job summary

Thenewyorktimes in New York is searching for a data-savvy visual editor to join The Upshot team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in visual journalism and a strong command of data analysis. This role includes conceiving and refining multimedia storytelling methods, ensuring quality in both data presentation and narrative flow.

You will collaborate with a diverse team, working on projects that blend text, graphics, and interactivity to enhance reader engagement. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience producing or editing charts/graphics, data-driven journalism.
• Experience envisioning, editing and elevating data-driven visual journalism.
• Fluency in visual software, including Adobe Illustrator or Figma.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, edit and publish data-driven analysis and visual communication.
• Find innovative ways to shape stories combining multimedia elements.
• Coach journalists on visualization and data analysis skills.

Skills

Experience with data-driven journalism

Fluency in visual software (Adobe Illustrator, Figma)

Strong attention to detail

Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Education

5+ years in visual journalism

Tools

R, Python

Job description

Thenewyorktimes in New York is searching for a data-savvy visual editor to join The Upshot team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in visual journalism and a strong command of data analysis. This role includes conceiving and refining multimedia storytelling methods, ensuring quality in both data presentation and narrative flow.

You will collaborate with a diverse team, working on projects that blend text, graphics, and interactivity to enhance reader engagement. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.