WSJ seeks multimedia editor in New York

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a visual journalist to join its graphics team in New York.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable constructing bespoke elements for immersive narrative experiences and visualizing complex datasets. This person would have their hands in both the print and online products, tailored for a range of devices.

All are a must for this position: A background in news graphics with a strong portfolio of data visualizations; knowledge of and passion for economy, stock market and financial news; at ease in a fast-paced environment; ability to single-handedly gather news, mine data and create visually engaging graphics.

Skills needed: Well-versed in Adobe Creative Suite (IIllustrator, Photoshop, After Affects is a plus). Handy with web standards, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript and relevant code libraries such as JQuery and D3.js. Knowledge of Cinema 4D and SketchUp is a big plus.

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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.