Visual Data Journalist
Visual Data Journalist
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OVERVIEW
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information analytics and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100 CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the worlds real estate empowering all people to discover properties insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. Weve continually refined transformed and perfected our approach to our business creating a language that has become standard in our industry for our customers and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers our employees and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.
ABOUT THE ROLE
CoStar is seeking an experienced Visual Information Journalist to help illustrate CoStars biggest news stories and also deliver stand-alone infographic data analysis of the latest industry trends including for . This position is both technical and research/journalistic: working closely with and reporting to the creative director news you will collaborate and coordinate coverage with news editors analysts and developers to pitch story ideas and enrich articles with interactive features delivering innovative web experiences.
In addition to your coding skills we are looking for interest in diverse news areas including the building industry technology legislation housing issues health care economics retail trends and the environment. You might be asked to use data to map areas affected by extreme weather to illustrate retail trends or the popularity of cities using data from CoStar analysis and elsewhere. As part of our news team you will create work that pushes the boundaries of data storytelling and contributes to world-class reporting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Source data from internal and external sources and/or work directly with analysts to develop story ideas and create engaging explanatory easily absorbed data visualizations based on reporting and research.
Develop data interactives to publish on and associated news app platform
Take stories from pitch to publication assist other team members with data research for graphics such as generating maps
Monitor major industry trends leaders and companies including news and social channels for inspiration and industry relevance.
Adhere to CoStars visual-style guide
Research and learn new coding languages or technologies as needed.
Work samples/Portfolio Links are required to send along with your resume.
QUALIFICATIONS
A high degree of curiosity interaction design and problem-solving abilities
Ability to look at data and quickly spot and extract news-worthy indicators.
At least two years of experience of hands-on reporting and building data visualizations.
Experience in sourcing and cleaning data
Proficient in HTML CSS and JavaScript front-end technologies
Experience in JavaScript libraries (including Node D3 Canvas WebGL or other rendering/animation libraries)
Capable in R and/or Python programming languages for data analysis
Ability to communicate complex ideas and coherently speak data in a clear manner to a wide range of audiences; Demonstrated ability to design compelling and intuitive user interfaces.
Ability to partner and communicate with Product Development Engineers.
Familiarity with Flourish Plotly /Datawrapper/FusionCharts or similar
Strong ability to support multiple activities concurrently.
Prior experience and/or demonstrated interest in journalism through work experience or extracurricular activities
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Interest in commercial real estate/building industry companies and economies
PREFERRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
Experience with MapBox ESRI QGis Topojson and/or other mapping and data-viz tools
Demonstrated ability to design compelling and intuitive user interfaces.
Ability to partner and communicate with Product Development Engineers.
Some experience with visual or graphic design using tools like Photoshop Illustrator or equivalents.
Experience in this or related fieldand a formal education in Informational Technology Interaction Design Product Design HCI or related field is desirable but not required.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
Working at CoStar Group means youll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across various addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives youll be supported in your professional and academic growth with internal training tuition reimbursement and an inter-office exchange program.
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drugs
Life legal and supplementary insurance
Commuter and parking benefits
401(K) retirement plans with matching contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off and parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Complimentary gourmet coffee tea hot chocolate prepared foods fresh fruit and other healthy snacks
Become part of a team of professionals enjoying the opportunity to learn do and grow in a rewarding atmosphere. But dont just take our word for it -- see why our team chose to work at and stay at CoStar Group: Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
Employment Type
Full-Time
