CS Graphics Journalist

Description

• Research, develop, and produce compelling data visualizations, infographics, maps, and interactive graphics that enhance storytelling and audience understanding of complex topics.
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, photographers, and digital teams to identify visual storytelling opportunities and support news coverage across multiple platforms.
• Analyze datasets, public records, and source materials to uncover trends, insights, and story angles that can be communicated visually.
• Design and create accurate, engaging, and visually appealing graphics that adhere to editorial standards, journalistic ethics, and brand guidelines.
• Translate complex information into clear, accessible visual content for diverse audiences while maintaining factual accuracy and context.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver graphics on deadline in fast-paced news environments.
• Verify data accuracy and ensure all visual elements are properly sourced, documented, and fact-checked before publication.
• Develop multimedia and interactive storytelling experiences using digital tools, coding, and visualization software to increase audience engagement.
• Monitor emerging visualization techniques, design trends, and newsroom technologies to improve storytelling capabilities and production efficiency.
• Support breaking news coverage by rapidly creating charts, timelines, maps, and explanatory graphics for digital and print publication.
• Contributes to teamwork, facilitating tasks of teammates, as needed
• Meets VOA standards for productivity, quality, and meeting deadlines
• Works independently as a member of a team
• Fluency in target language (written, spoken) and deep knowledge of the target area, plus fluency in English (written/spoken)
• Other related duties as assigned

About the Agency

The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is an exciting, multi-media, multi-cultural, global media agency that carries out all United States civilian international broadcasting. Our media networks complement and reinforce one another in a shared mission vital to U.S. national interests: to inform, engage, and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy. Our staff of dedicated professionals serve as an example of a free and independent media, bringing news, information, and relevant discussions to a weekly audience of over 278 million people worldwide in over 60 languages via radio, television, Internet, and social media.

USAGM networks include the Voice of America and the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV Marti) and three grantee organizations: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa), and Radio Free Asia.

This is not an announcement for a federal job. All personal service contractors must pass a thorough background check.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are encouraged to apply. Employer sponsorship for work visas is not available for this position.