Senior Graphics Editor, Cartography
National Geographic
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The Senior Graphics Editor, Cartography will play a major role in conceiving, researching, designing and producing National Geographic's maps both online and in print. While this is a senior cartographic role, it is also an editorial position; journalism skills are required. This includes exercising independent judgment regarding sources of information and quality of information as well as developing story ideas and concepts for maps. Collaborate with other editors and the Daily News team in determining mapping directions for stories, particularly in their digital expressions. Candidates should be team oriented, but confident in the value of their own ideas, contribution, and role. Find final cartographic solutions while coordinating efforts with Research, Editorial, Photo, Design, etc., for on-schedule delivery of maps. Managing projects towards a timely completion and within budget. Be prepared to do own research if necessary.
Responsibilities
• Develop concepts, research, and design or art direct maps and graphics as needed for NGM and digital platforms in print and digital formats. Coordinate with story teams and art production staff. Provide direction to map production artists and vendors. Coordinate workflow and on-time execution of maps and graphics.
• Lead role in developing and improving innovative cartographic methods and interactive technologies for electronic formats. Collaborate with other Graphics Editors, web producers, and the digital staff in the creation of interactive content.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other divisions of the Society, for example Science and Exploration, to develop web graphics, maps, interfaces, and cartographic.
• Stay informed and trained on the latest technologies for interactive map and graphics development, and establish connections in the industry, finding adequate vendors and experts to assist in staff development.
Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in cartography, geography, journalism, or equivalent.
• 5 or more years professional experience as a cartographer, map designer, graphics editor, or equivalent, preferably in a journalistic environment.
• Professional experience with interactive mapping and/or graphics techniques.
• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, ArcGIS.
• Demonstrated knowledge of programming languages including HTML/CSS, JavaScript and others is strongly preferred.
• Strong cartographic design principles as they apply to interactive and animated digital formats.
• Practical experience in the visualization of interactive maps and data graphics, including those linked to databases.
• Strong cartographic skills and proficiency with GIS software and sources of cartographic information.
• Ability to mine large and complex (geospatial) datasets, determine trends.
• Curiosity about topics covered in the magazine and the ability to grasp new subject matter quickly.
• Superior organization and the ability to handle multiple tasks under the pressure of tight deadlines.
• Superior familiarity with research methods, including the use of data bases, library resources, the internet, archives, special collections, and other specialized reference materials.
• Superior journalistic storytelling skills and ability to write concisely.
• Strong basic drawing skills for presentation of concepts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to explain and pitch projects, build bridges between different departments in the magazine, and to conduct telephone and face-to-face interviews.
Division Description
National Geographic Partners LLC, a joint venture between National Geographic Society and 21st Century Fox, combines National Geographic television channels with National Geographic's media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic Studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children's media; and ancillary activities that include travel, location-based entertainment, archival sales, catalog, licensing and e-commerce businesses. A portion of the proceeds from National Geographic Partners LLC will be used to fund science, exploration, conservation and education through significant ongoing contributions to the work of the National Geographic Society.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.