Data Graphics Developer
HNPHouston, Texas, United States
Posted February 2, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Houston Chronicle, recognized for its Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, serves its 2.3 million residents with content and marketing solutions across two of Houston’s largest websites.
Job Description
The Houston Chronicle is looking for an ambitious senior-level graphics developer with strong visualization skills to join our growing data team. This role will work alongside the data editor to craft the newsroom’s approach to using and visualizing data.
Requirements
- Experience in a modern newsroom or a related work environment
- Ability to work with multiple, large datasets using Python, R or similar coding languages
- Web development and data visualization experience, preferably using React, Svelte or similar component-based frameworks
- Mapping and GIS skills, preferably using QGIS and MapLibre
- Knowledge of current multimedia storytelling techniques and a desire to explore new, non-traditional story formats, specifically as it pertains to visualizing data and how systems work
- Strong news judgment, creativity and meticulousness
- A dedication to organization and documentation
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Ability to meet deadlines on short, medium and some longer-turn projects
- Attention to detail in analysis and visual presentations, specifically as it pertains to current best practices
- A strong desire to collaborate with all newsroom teams to produce the best journalism possible
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
