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Bloomberg seeks data journalist in London

Bloomberg is seeking a talented and motivated data journalist to create graphics for a new operation that provides fast commentary on breaking news. The journalist will work closely with award-winning writers, editors, designers, analysts, and coders to create graphic stories under deadline.

Strong reporting, research, analytical, and time-management skills are critical. Promising candidates will be as comfortable writing news analysis as they are using data to create static and interactive graphics. A passion for journalism, data, and design is essential, as is a solid understanding of digital tools, trends, and infrastructure.

Please include a link to your online portfolio in your resume. Your application will not be considered without a portfolio.

Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s or advanced degree in journalism or related discipline a plus
-Proven experience working in journalism preferably for a digital property
-Experience creating multimedia infographics
-Knowledge of data visualization and UI design
-Expertise in standard design tools (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
-Experience with D3, Javascript, HTML5, CSS
-Ability to work on multiple projects and manage priorities and deadlines
-Experience with QGis, ArcGIS, Topojson a plus
-Experience with Three.JS, WebGL, PostGIS, and Data Wrangling a plus
-Experience with statistical computing and graphics software, such as R a plus

To apply, go here.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

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