Data Visualization Journalist Role at MarketWatch
Overview
MarketWatch seeks a Data & Visuals Journalist to uncover stories in data and create compelling visual journalism. This role combines reporting analysis and visual storytelling to help readers understand money markets and the economy. Candidates must independently identify data-driven stories and develop original reporting rooted in data.
What You'll Do8
- 1Identify and report original stories driven by data
- 2Analyze economic market consumer and corporate datasets to uncover trends
- 3Create charts graphics and visual explainers that simplify complex topics
- 4Collaborate with reporters and editors to strengthen enterprise breaking-news and explanatory journalism
- 5Develop recurring visual franchises and data-driven features
- 6Contribute visual storytelling to major news events and live coverage
- 7Experiment with new storytelling formats visualization techniques and AI-enabled tools
- 8Ensure all work meets high standards of accuracy clarity and journalistic integrity
Requirements9
- 13+ years of experience in data journalism visual journalism or explanatory reporting
- 2Strong reporting and news judgment skills
- 3Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data independently
- 4Experience creating charts graphics and other visual storytelling formats
- 5Ability to translate complex topics into clear engaging journalism
- 6Experience working with data-analysis and visualization tools
- 7Curiosity creativity and strong audience focus
- 8Ability to work quickly and collaborate in a fast-moving newsroom
- 9Familiarity with AI-enabled research analysis and visualization tools is a plus
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