Job DescriptionCNBC is seeking a Data Visualization Journalist to help lead the next evolution of visual storytelling for CNBC.com. This role will shape how we use data to explain the most important stories in business, markets, technology and economics. The goal is to make complex, impactful data clear for a global audience.
You'll work with a team of visual journalists who create high-impact charts, graphics, and interactive experiences that elevate our journalism and deepen audience understanding.
You'll work with journalists from across the newsroom to design and produce ambitious data visualizations-ranging from rapid-turn charts embedded in breaking news to immersive visual explainers and interactive features.
You'll collaborate closely with reporters and editors to identify data-driven opportunities, ensuring visual storytelling is embedded across daily coverage and marquee projects. The ideal candidate combines journalistic instincts, strong design sensibility, and technical fluency in current visualization tools and web technologies.
Responsibilities:- Identify opportunities to elevate CNBC's journalism through visual storytelling by collaborating closely with reporters, editors and product teams
- Translate complex datasets into clear, engaging visuals for a broad audience
- Create real-time or dynamic visualizations (markets, policy, economic data)
- Work with the digital managers and the head of the unit to establish standards for chart design and editorial integrity
- Establish workflows for quick-turn charts and graphics in daily coverage
- Improve our library of reusable visual templates and components
- Build interactive visual explainers using scroll-based storytelling, animations, and multimedia elements
- Develop dynamic visualizations for breaking news, enterprise stories, and special projects
At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you'll have access to great perks and amenities: - Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
- Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
- Extras -- Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks
Don't have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: $95,000-$125,000.
Qualifications- 4+years creating data visualization, information graphics or visual journalism for a news publication
- A strong portfolio of visual storytelling and interactive projects
- Mastery in tools such as Datawrapper, Flourish, Tableau, Illustrator, Figma or D3-based tools.
- Proven experience building interactive graphics or web experiences using HTML, CSS and JavaScript, including visualization frameworks such as Svelte and D3.js.
- Deep understanding of data analysis and storytelling with data
- Strong news judgment and storytelling instincts
- Ability to translate complex topics into accessible visual explanations
Desired Characteristics:- Deep interest in business news and financial markets
- Experience covering breaking news in competitive environments
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet deadlines
