Data Graphics Fellow (January 2026)
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Business Insider is hiring a data graphics fellow to join our Creative team to support our newsrooms visuals.
Business Insider is for people who are driven optimistic and always looking forward. Our mission is to inspire action through thought-provoking stories. We tell our audience what they want and need to know to improve their lives and the world with storytelling that is accessible smart sometimes unexpected and always helpful. Our team members embody and uphold Business Insiders three core values: we are all one team we are effective and we strive to get better every day.
Applications are due November 7.
The Role & Team
You will be expected to juggle multiple projects at once ranging from quick-hit news stories to months-long ambitious interactives.
Daily assignments include creating maps charts infographics and tables in Datawrapper and Illustrator as well as working on larger scale custom graphics in our graphics rig which uses Svelte and d3. Projects could include creating scrollytelly stories and experiences building custom minisites and pages and working with large datasets.
As a Data Graphics Fellow youll gain valuable experience collaborating with journalists and designers in a fast-paced and fun work environment. You will have the opportunity to pitch and develop your own ideas and your work will be published on a daily basis to our large audience.
This fellow will report directly to our Data Visualization Director and we expect New York-based fellows to come into the office at least twice per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Experience with data visualization especially map- and chart-making
- Experience working in charting tools like Datawrapper or Flourish
- Experience with JavaScript/d3 HTML CSS/Sass and Github
- Experience working with Svelte or similar frameworks a plus
- Mac proficiency
- Attention to detail strong typography and layout skills thoughtful use of color
- Understanding of best practices for data visualizations
- A mobile-first mentality
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and practices
The ideal candidate has:
- Passion for visual storytelling and data journalism
- A desire to tell unique stories using data and interactive graphics
- A love of all things data viz and thinks outside of the box of how we can display data
- The ability to work under a deadline and juggle multiple projects at a time
- Confidence as a designer and is comfortable pitching and defending their work
- The ability to learn quickly and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
- Openness to receiving and giving feedback and critiques
- Excellent communication skills with teammates and Senior Editors
- A desire to expand and practice skills outside their expertise or comfort zone
Additionally all of our editorial fellows should have:
- A passion for digital storytelling and voracious reading habits
- Familiarity with digital and social media
- The ability to work quickly and collaboratively with a fast-paced team
- Proofreading and copyediting skills
- A love of Business Insider and our mission to serve readers with the information and inspiration they need in a way thats accurate fair fast and fun
Salary & Benefits:
- Fellows are paid $20 per hour (overtime when needed and approved)
- PTO and paid holidays
- Eligible for medical dental and vision benefits
Please apply with a resume and cover letter and specify why youre interested in working on this team. If youd like some tips check out our best practices guide.
Business Insider is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and when making employment decisions does not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender gender identity or expression sex sexual orientation age nationality or national origin religion disability familial status and military or veteran status. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.
Business Insider is a subsidiary ofAxel Springer SE.
Are you passionate about this opportunity but worried that you dont have 100% of the experience were looking for We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Business Insider.
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