Become The Information’s Graphics Editor

About Us

The Information, is a San Francisco-based business publication known for original, in-depth reporting about the technology industry. We’re the go-to daily read for the most important people in technology and business. And we are building a one-of-a kind community of subscribers. We have a sustainable business, plenty of capital and big ambitions to grow our business and team in 2016.

Job Description

The Information is looking for a passionate, analytical-minded designer or engineer to lead our efforts in data journalism and interactive content. Through working with our Editorial and Engineering teams, the successful candidate will shape and oversee data driven initiatives from idea stage to publication. Recent projects such as The Future List have gotten incredible traction and we have big plans to ramp up our graphics and interactive projects over the coming months.

This person will be be responsible for helping source, analyze and design the visual elements of our stories, including turning exclusive data into visually compelling stories for our subscribers.

At its core, this is a job for someone who loves data and is interested in how people consume information.

Requirements

• Candidates should be analytical (we love Excel).
• Experience with client-side web technologies -- HTML, CSS and Javascript.
• Experience using javascript based data visualization tools such as d3.js or similar.
• Knowledge of Photoshop and/or Illustrator is a big plus.
• Candidates should be familiar with basic business metrics and methods of statistical analysis. Accounting and finance acumen is a plus.

Compensation

Roles at The Information come with a competitive salary and the opportunity for an annual bonus.

We have excellent benefits, including:

• Top notch, company-paid health coverage for employees and their dependents (includes dental and vision);
• A generous parental leave policy for new parents;
• Three weeks of paid leave every year;
• Cellphone reimbursement;
• A gym and fitness stipend;
• Team meals;
• A highly professional, inclusive, diverse workplace with a zero-tolerance policy for harassment;
• Beautiful offices in the heart of the Financial District in San Francisco with an outstanding view of the Bay;
• No drama; no bullshit; serious; solvent.

If this sounds interesting, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

We'd love to hear from you.