The Guardian · 2 months ago
Graphics reporter, deleted data project
United States
Full-time, Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $116K/yr
5+ years expThe Guardian is a global news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. They are seeking an ambitious and creative graphics reporter to develop a project focused on the deletion of critical government data and its consequences. The role involves conceptualizing the project and telling stories about altered or deleted data through innovative visualizations.
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Responsibilities
Work with the data editor, editor of the movement building project, and data reporter to plan and execute visuals and reporting projects
Brainstorm, design, and build visual stories, whether it's recreating a climate tool the government has taken down, or creating a static data visual that elevates the narrative, or combining census data and using government research to highlight disparities
You should be comfortable building graphics in javascript frameworks (we work in Svelte). Experience with Illustrator and ai2html is a big plus
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience preferred
You can see and shape the narrative of a story through your visuals
You have experience in front-end web development using modern HTML, CSS and JavaScript and rendering graphics in the browser
You are a strong programmer, who uses programming to bring visuals to life
Strong sense of visual design is great, and familiarity with design software is a plus
Some experience with data reporting using R, Python, or other programmatic methods to help
Comfortable building graphics in javascript frameworks (we work in Svelte)
Experience with Illustrator and ai2html is a big plus
Preferred
Demonstrated experience in front end web development
Experience with AI2HTML
Experience with simple animations
Experience with cartography
Benefits
25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays
Unlimited sick time
Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members(Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)
401(k) Match
Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
Generous parental leave with 100% pay
Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
Life insurance
Commuter benefits
Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule
Company
The Guardian
Guardian News & Media (GNM) publishes theguardian.com, one of the world’s leading English-language newspaper websites.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3M2015-06-15Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
David Strauss
Vice President of Revenue Operations & Strategy
Alan Rusbridger
Director
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