Data Visualization Editor - Remote

Position

Global Energy Monitor is seeking an experienced Data Visualization Editor for our Communications team. Use your knack for discovering stories and connecting the dots across complex datasets to address the most important challenge of our time: climate change. This role will be responsible for helping bring to life the robust insights found in our global power trackers, which are regularly referred to by the world’s leading media organizations, international agencies, policy makers, and energy and climate professionals around the world. The Data Visualization Editor will be responsible for enhancing GEM’s storytelling across our external communications — including print, digital, and interactive content — by furthering a strategic approach to data visualization design.

The Challenge

According to the Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC), we have less than a decade to make massive and unprecedented changes in the global economy to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. To meet that challenge, Global Energy Monitor is creating trackers and other tools to provide detailed information on energy facilities, sponsors, and financing.

About Global Energy Monitor

Global Energy Monitor (GEM) is a network of researchers developing information for the worldwide climate and clean energy movement. Since the organization’s founding in 2007, GEM’s research has become an essential tool for activists, journalists, policymakers, and scientists. GEM’s data and reports are used and cited by organizations ranging from Greenpeace to The Wall Street Journal. GEM’s information is used by Bloomberg Terminals, the International Energy Agency, the IPCC, Climate Analytics, Carbon Tracker Initiative, and hundreds of others.

Location

Preference will be given to those living in the United States, however, GEM may be able to hire employees worldwide in countries where our PEO (Deel) operates, except in countries classified as Level 3 or 4 on the U.S. Department of State’s website. GEM does not have a central office; instead, GEM works with employees to create suitable home offices catered to the needs of their role.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design, support and develop data visualizations for reports and editorial content, together with researchers and program staff.
• Translate complex datasets into clear, engaging, and visually appealing graphics.
• Collaborate with programmatic teams to craft compelling data-driven stories around dataset releases.
• Ensure visual accuracy and clarity by applying data storytelling principles.
• Use design tools (Adobe Illustrator, Figma, etc.) and data visualization software (Flourish, D3.js, etc.) to create high-quality visuals.
• Work with structured and unstructured data, cleaning and organizing datasets as needed.
• Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in all visualizations.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in data visualization, design, and journalism.
• Pitch media and other stakeholders on GEM data and its many applications.

Required Qualifications

Applicants who tailor their resume and cover letter to these requirements will be prioritized. Applications at GEM are carefully reviewed by our team. We take the time to consider each candidate individually.

The following experience and skills are required for this position:

• 5+ years of experience working with data visualization.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong skills in at least one visualization technology for digital graphicsComfort handling and analyzing datasets, either in spreadsheets or programming languages.
• Excellent written skills and ability to adapt narratives for different target audiences.
• Ability to translate data into compelling narratives using strong writing skills.
• Experience in graphic design.
• Experience in using one or more programming languages, ideally used to create production-ready data visualizations.
• An understanding of the energy and climate policy landscape.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a newsroom setting.
• Experience working remotely and independently while being a strong team player.
• Passion for the latest trends in data visualization storytelling.
• Established media network of reporters in the fields of data journalism and energy, preferably with experience working in journalism.
• Track record of pitching and publishing stories in top tier media.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of implementing organizational-wide change.

Pay and Benefits

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, work-from-home position. The salary is $105,429.26.

Locations outside of the US: GEM aims to offer comparable salaries, benefits, and leave to employees living outside of the US in line with our fully transparent compensation framework. More information can be requested by contacting GEM’s People & Culture team.

Benefits include (US-based employees):

• 100% paid health, vision, and dental insurance for employees & contribution towards dependent coverage
• Long-term disability and worker’s compensation insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan with a 5% employer match & access to a financial advisor specializing in socially responsible investing
• 4 weeks paid vacation, plus 18 holidays, 15 sick leave days, and other leave
• Remote work stipend
• Home office set up assistance and sponsorship
• Ergonomics consultation & equipment reimbursement
• Paid 12-week sabbatical leave after five years
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• 14 weeks of paid medical and/or gender-affirming care leave

Application Requirements

Applications will be reviewed in the order they were received. Applicants must provide a resume, a cover letter, and two to three examples of previous data visualization works that include a description of the role played in the project.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact People & Culture at hr@globalenergymonitor.org.

Hiring Practices

Equal Employment: Global Energy Monitor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment determinations at GEM are based exclusively on the needs of the organization, specific job requirements, and a candidate’s individual qualifications. These determinations are made without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, age, physical, mental, and/or sensory disability, sex, orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, medical history, or military service. GEM is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Diversity and Inclusion: Our goal is to listen, engage, and activate voices across our global organization to ensure all identity groups and perspectives are represented in our work. Our aspiration is to foster a diverse work environment and encourage women, LGBTQIA individuals, people of color, people with disabilities, older members of the community, ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply. We designed our hiring process to foster an inclusive and welcoming experience that allows candidates to feel respected, appreciated, and comfortable, thereby creating the conditions for both GEM and the candidate to determine if there is a good fit.

Accommodations: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact shuantxhis.her@globalenergymonitor.org.

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