Graphics Reporter

Graphics DesignerGraphics DesignerContractRemoteMid LevelTeam 1,001-5,000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

8 days ago

Salary

$50 - $65 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

Job Description

Graphics Reporter

The Washington Post

Role Description The Washington Post is seeking a creative and technically skilled graphics reporter to bolster our high-performing team of visual journalists through the end of 2026. This contract role is an opportunity to help shape coverage of some of the most consequential stories of the year. We are looking for a journalist who can: - Conceive, report, and execute visual-first stories that bring clarity, authority, and creativity to complex topics in politics, policy, and public life. - Contribute to breaking news coverage as well as ambitious enterprise and explanatory projects tied to elections and political trends. - Work independently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating across teams to produce innovative, accessible, and essential work. This contract position can be based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom or remotely in another U.S. location. We are looking for someone who can start in late June or early July and work through to Dec. 31, 2026. Hours can be flexible; somewhere between 25 and 40 hours per week is ideal. Tell us about your availability in your application. While it’s not guaranteed, there’s a chance this could develop into a permanent position. Qualifications - Strong news instincts and a drive to make complicated topics clear, engaging, and visually compelling. - Proactive in identifying stories best told through maps, data visualization, and interactive formats. - Energized by election coverage and the challenge of helping audiences understand political change in real time. - Curious about how politics, policy, and demographics shape communities and elections. Requirements - Experience in graphics, data reporting, or a related field. - A strong portfolio of maps, information graphics, and visual stories for digital audiences. - Experience creating graphics with Adobe Illustrator is essential. - Experience covering elections or knowledge of political data is strongly preferred. - Experience with cartography and tools such as QGIS is strongly preferred. - Technical proficiency in tools such as D3, React, or other modern web technologies is a plus. - Strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify stories that benefit from a visual-first approach. - Ability to balance speed and ambition, moving quickly on breaking news while developing more sophisticated enterprise work. - Excellent communication skills and a commitment to accuracy, clarity, and journalistic rigor. Benefits - Pay range between $50/hr and $65/hr, depending on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements and the duration of the contract assignment. Application Instructions Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography, or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for the position. Interested candidates should upload a résumé and portfolio to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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