The Upshot is a versatile, multidisciplinary team in the New York Times newsroom whose mission is to help our readers understand the news — and to find new ways to explain the world we're living in
Job Summary
The Upshot is a versatile, multidisciplinary team in the New York Times newsroom whose mission is to help our readers understand the news — and to find new ways to explain the world we're living in.
We're looking for a visual journalist and graphics developer to report, write, design and code data-driven stories and visualizations.
This is an in-office position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week.
Matching Summary
The Upshot is a versatile, multidisciplinary team in the New York Times newsroom whose mission is to help our readers understand the news — and to find new ways to explain the world we're living in.
Salary
Base: $113,945.85 - $155,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Data-driven stories and visualizations
Develop explanatory and interactive journalism
Analyze data using R, Python, or other tools
Produce work in various forms (written, charts, video, interactive)
Collaborate with newsroom colleagues
Nice-to-have
Enthusiastic about contributing to colleagues' projects
Interest in covering a wide range of topics
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Key Requirements
2+ years of experience publishing explanatory journalism
Demonstrated experience using data, technology and visuals