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Graphics Reporter

Graphics Reporter

CompanyThe Washington Post
LocationWashington, DC, USA
Salary$82600 – $123800
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Experience reporting and producing visual stories that are relevant, original and well crafted.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive approach to journalism.

Responsibilities

  • Pitch, write and produce visual-first stories that explain the news to general audiences.
  • Cover and manage a range of assignments, including breaking news, international, politics, technology, lifestyle or sports.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with graphics editors and reporters, designers, and other journalists across the newsroom.
  • Partner with visual and audience teams to deliver visuals that are engaging, accurate and informative.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A solid record producing maps, information graphics and other types of visual stories for media outlets, particularly in breaking news situations and in a remote work environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work on static and interactive visual projects.
  • A bias for speed, with the flexibility to pivot smoothly between breaking news and more ambitious, high-impact visual enterprise.
  • Knowledge of code (React preferred), statistical software (R, Python) and experience in production and news is a strong plus.