Supervising Editor, Data / Graphics

Job Description

OVERVIEW

What You Will Do:
• Manage the daily operations of the Data Viz team which includes the construction of graphics for day stories written by various coverage desks.
• Edit stories and projects, including text, design and data. Some of these will originate from the team. Many will be conceived in partnership with other newsgathering desks.
• Work in partnership with journalists from signature magazine broadcast shows and podcasts to extend their storytelling across the internet.
• Work in partnership with our Tech, Design, Product and Analytics teams to develop the right mix of tooling for all journalists at NPR to construct more visual story forms.
• Work in partnership with our Visuals department (photography and video) on a variety of projects.
• Cultivate a culture of inclusion and experimentation.

Requirements:
• Experience editing news and features in a newsroom.
• Ability to convey interactive story ideas and complex interactions with wire-frames or prototypes.
• Expertise with web development, design and/or data analysis
• Pragmatism and empathy.
• An interest in emerging storytelling techniques
• Enthusiasm for the mission of public media and NPR.
• Quick learner with creative ideas
• Ability to work collaboratively with a mixed-media team
• Demonstrated ability to create presentations that intelligently incorporate audio, video, still images, graphics and text.
• Ability to manage projects with multiple stakeholders and varying expertise, effectively define goals and prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to adapt to change in a daily, unpredictable news production environment.

What To Expect When You Apply:
• Your application will be reviewed by a real person. We look at every application and cover letter that we receive which means that it can take a few weeks for us to get back to you.
• You will hear from us by email and we will share updates with you during each step of the interview process.
• Qualified candidates will be invited for an introductory video interview with a member of the hiring team.
• If you are selected to move on, we will ask you to give a short presentation to confirm your analytics and communication skills.
• Candidates who successfully complete the technical assessment will be invited to virtual interviews with several members of our team. This stage typically lasts three to four hours.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro1kz3-3-136-97-64-42 in your application.