Visualization Reporter - Contract New York, NY

Visualization Reporter - Contract Location: New York Business Area: News and Media Ref #: 10051666 Description & Requirements Bloomberg Businessweek is seeking a freelance visualization reporter to work with its Businessweek Graphics team in New York City or Washington, D.C. In this role you’ll collaborate with editors, reporters and art directors to create data visualizations for the monthly print publication and for daily Businessweek-branded content published on Bloomberg.com. The charts, maps and visual narratives you develop will share the same thoughtful reporting, insightful perspective and sophisticated design that are the hallmarks of Businessweek. We value people who are passionate about covering the issues that are most important to our readers – business, economics, technology, politics, and markets – and motivated to work on a variety of content, from features to breaking news. You’ll have opportunities to pitch your own ideas for graphics and to collaborate with other members of the Bloomberg Graphics team to execute them. We welcome applicants with a range of skills that enable them to create clear and compelling visualizations, though experience with In‑Design is preferred. In‑office work four days a week is required. Responsibilities Rely on your exceptional curiosity, data prowess and design sensibilities to create informative maps, charts and other graphics. Work efficiently on a wide range of graphics under a variety of deadlines. Possess interest in topics core to Bloomberg News coverage – including finance, markets, economics and government policy, among others – and an eagerness to develop subject‑matter expertise in these areas. Qualifications Strong sense of visual design, layout, typography and user experience and familiarity with design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Figma. Experience reporting on varied deadlines and crafting visual narratives with data. Experience with data reporting, e.g., the ability to source, collect, manage, munge, explore and analyse data from various sources and formats using R, Python or other programmatic methods. Experience with Adobe Indesign is encouraged. Experience with cartography software such as QGIS and/or mapshaper is encouraged. Experience with front‑end web development using modern HTML, CSS and JavaScript and rendering graphics in the browser. If you think you’d be a good fit to join us, submit an application and include a resume, a brief letter telling us about yourself and a portfolio that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of data visualization, graphic design and development. Include a link to your Github account if you have one. Salary Range: 45 – 50 USD hourly The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns. Bloomberg is an equal‑opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Bloomberg L.P.