THE JOB

As Data Journalist you are responsible for the design and production of fixed, interactive and animated graphics in liaison with the team of graphic artists.

English-speaking editor, you work in the multilingual infographics service, which has editors and graphic artists at Paris headquarters as well as in Hong Kong, Beirut, Berlin, Montevideo and Rio.

You design fixed, interactive or animated graphics in line with the editorial priorities set by the redchef and service management. This involves gathering and prioritising data and dialoguing with the graphic artists.

With a high sense of how to translate news in visual contents, especially those related to climate, digital world, science in general, and a strong interest in collecting sets of data, you gather and organize those data with appropriate tools in coordination with a graphic artist, and if need be a developer.

You take an active role in setting up data bases, in coordination with relevant AFP departments or regions, and in utilizing this data to produce fixed, interactive and animated graphics.

You work with a set of advanced data processing and visualization tools as well as mapping tools.

You are constantly looking for interactions between fixed, animated and interactive graphics.

You also translate graphics produced in other languages, and you participate in drawing up advisories and ensure the consistency of news coverage in your working language, in particular at the opening or closing of the service and at weekends.

This collaborative, multilingual position demands foresight and a high degree of versatility, with the ability to handle a range of areas including economics, sport, science, international news and everyday life.

You ensure the accuracy of the data gathered and the information produced.

You will closely monitor social media and strictly adhere to the Agency's guidelines on social media activity.

The position includes morning, evening and weekend shifts. In an ever-changing media environment, the nature of the job could evolve in line with coverage demands and the requirements of an increasingly diverse client base.

SKILLS REQUIRED

✓ Solid knowledge of the web and data gathering and analysing tools. Possibilities of training.

✓ Knowledge of statistical analysis and cartography tools like QGIS. Possibilities of training.

✓ Working knowledge of Illustrator and Adobe Premiere.

✓ Good knowledge of the news and a high degree of responsiveness.

✓ Initiative and creativity, good writing ability, scripting skills.

✓ Ability to work as part of a team.

✓ Desired working languages: French, Spanish and/or German.

APPLICATIONS

Please send your application to [email protected]