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- 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 CoStar's 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.
- 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 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 field and a formal education in Informational Technology, Interaction Design, Product Design, HCI, or related field is desirable but not required.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
- Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
- Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
- Commuter and parking benefits
- 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes
- Access to CoStar Group's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
- Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
Visual Data Journalist - Washington, United States - CoStar Group
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
When you join CoStar Group, you'll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.
We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests 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):