Data-Driven Writer

Are you able to distill complex concepts into simple but visually captivating stories?

Does the world of data-driven storytelling put you on the edge of your seat?

Do you keep up with AI tools and how they can help you do your best work?

If you like these kinds of questions, we want to see you as the next Data-Driven Writer for our fast-growing content publishing team.

Visual Capitalist is on a mission to 'Make the World’s Data More Accessible'. We started out in 2011 with the belief that art, data, and storytelling can be combined to make complex issues more digestible. Using infographics, data visualizations and charts, we create visually-intuitive content on business, investing, technology, and more.

Over 10 years later, we’re now a leading media company with:

• 13,000,000+ monthly site visitors
• 375,000+ email subscribers
• 2,000,000+ social followers.

Our work is seen and shared regularly by senior leaders including Liz Ann Sonders, Tim Ferriss, Michael Dell, and Steve Case. We’re also regular contributors to the World Economic Forum, Business Insider, Zero Hedge, Market Watch, and CNBC and our clients include Goldman Sachs, Black Rock, Gucci, The World Bank, New York Life, MSCI, Teck Resources, and many others.

We're on the hunt for a passionate and driven writer to join our content team and help in developing ideas and briefs for visualizations, finding datasets, writing articles, and supporting team members in various editorial tasks. This role is ideal for someone who is naturally curious and has a passion for finance, tech, and geopolitics.

Having knowledge of AI tools and how they can be used for content research, planning, and writing is a significant asset, with AI skills and usage key to this role and its development.

Your day-to-day tasks will include working directly with your team’s producer, designers, and other editorial members in order to develop and write high-quality content on a wide variety of topics, ensuring it aligns with Visual Capitalist's standards and audience interests.

You should be based in the Vancouver area and be comfortable coming into the office to share ideas and experiences with colleagues.

• Meticulous & Detail Oriented: You have exceptional writing skills, and can juggle multiple deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Collaborative & Accountable: You are a team player who is comfortable collaborating with designers to visualize data and concepts, enhancing the storytelling for your content.
• Naturally Curious: You enjoy delving into what’s capturing the attention of the current news cycle, staying on top of industry trends, and learning all about new topics, technologies, and concepts.
• Positive Attitude & Growth Mindset: You are open to feedback from team members, and are eager to implement suggestions. You are also open to sharing learnings with others to inspire and motivate them.
• Research & Data-fanatic: You possess strong research skills and are comfortable working with data and using it as inspiration for your writing in creative ways.
• AI-Literate: You view AI as an opportunity to augment and accelerate your work, and look for new tools and methods that can enhance your workflow.

You have at least two years of experience designing content that simplifies complex ideas and a demonstrated understanding of data and how it can be visualized. A general understanding of economics, demographics, and markets along with prior experience in a media publisher/agency are highly valued assets for this position.

• Familiarity with AI tools, spreadsheet software, and data visualization concepting
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Economics, or a related field
• Familiarity with Word Press

The approximate salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000. The actual salary will be based on various factors, including the candidate’s level of skills, experience and education aligned with the needs of the role, budget, and market.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• 3 weeks annual vacation
• Extended health benefits
• Additional annual Health Spending Account
• Dog-friendly office in the heart of Gastown
• Summer Friday half-days
• ‘Happy Hour’ office drinks and other social events
• Hybrid work environment

Are you excited to join the visual revolution? Send your resume and a work sample that you believe showcases your ability to make the world’s information more accessible to before November 15th. Note that only email applicants who send the required material will be considered for this role.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Internet Publishing

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