Job Description:
MSNBC Digital is seeking a graphics editor to create charts, maps and graphics for MSNBC.com columns, blogs and projects. This editor should be comfortable working in a multiplatform digital news organization and have experience working on small- to medium graphics. A news consumer, this editor should be passionate about making data interesting and accessible in ways that increase understanding.

Responsibilities: 
* Build daily graphics to accompany opinion columns, short posts and the occasional standalone graphic.
* Collaborate with MSNBC writers and editors to refine graphics pitches for quick stories, as well as the occasional long term project.
* Present graphics that are visually compelling and innovative, while ensuring the graphics accurately represent the content they support.
* Grow visual storytelling on MSNBC.com and other platforms.
* Work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines alongside MSNBC editors.
This position is represented by the NewsGuild-CWA and is based in New York but candidates from around the country will be considered.

Qualifications/Requirements

* Strong knowledge of Javascript, HTML and CSS.
* Some experience with Mapbox, Leaflet, Illustrator and
D3.js.
* 3+ years of experience designing, developing and
implementing solutions in fields that include visual
information design, and/or interactive data visualization
development.
* Demonstrated experience using Git control.
* Experience validating design with users, ensuring we’re
building intuitive experiences
* Experience building graphics for mobile devices.

About Us

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Notices

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NBCUniversal is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.