Data Visualization Analyst

Global Energy Monitor is hiring a Data Visualization Analyst to create compelling visual narratives using complex datasets related to climate change. The role involves enhancing GEM's data visualization strategy, designing visualizations for reports, and providing support to staff. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in data visualization, strong technical skills, and a passion for storytelling through data. The position offers remote work options and various benefits.
About the position

Global Energy Monitor is seeking an experienced Data Visualization Analyst to enhance storytelling through data visualization in the context of climate change. This role involves utilizing complex datasets to create compelling visual narratives that support the organization's communications strategy, particularly in relation to global power trackers used by media, policymakers, and climate professionals.

Responsibilities
• Further develop GEM's data visualization strategy as part of a renewed communication and branding strategy.
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• Design visualizations for GEM's data updates, briefings, and flagship reports using advanced data visualization tools.
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• Develop and regularly produce and pitch stories using GEM trackers and other data sets for media and practitioners in the climate and energy space.
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• Create intuitive, visually appealing charts, graphs, and infographics to present data clearly and compellingly.
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• Provide visual, technical, editorial, and design support to GEM staff.
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• Develop staff skills on presentation design and critical data visualization communication.

Requirements
• 5+ years of experience working with data visualization, preferably in a newsroom setting.
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• Strong skills in at least one visualization technology for digital graphics (D3, Flourish, Adobe Illustrator, etc.).
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• Comfort handling and analyzing datasets, either in spreadsheets or programming languages.
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• Ability to translate data into compelling narratives using strong writing skills.
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• Passion for the latest trends in data visualization storytelling.
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• Experience in graphic design.
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• Experience using one or more programming languages to create production-ready data visualizations.
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• An understanding of the energy and climate policy landscape.
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• Experience working remotely and independently while being a strong team player.
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• English fluency.

Nice-to-haves
• Established media network of reporters in data journalism and energy fields, preferably with journalism experience.
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• Track record of pitching and publishing stories in top tier media.
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• Strategic thinker with a track record of implementing organizational-wide change.

Benefits
• Work from home stipend
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• Paid parental leave
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• Paid holidays
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• Disability insurance
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• Dental insurance
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• Dependent health insurance coverage
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• Employee assistance program
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• Vision insurance
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• Retirement plan with a 3% employer match
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• 100% paid health insurance for employees
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• 4 weeks paid vacation
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• 18 paid holidays
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• 15 sick leave days
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• Remote work stipend
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• Home office set up assistance
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• Paid 12-week sabbatical leave after five years
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• 14 weeks of paid parental leave
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• 14 weeks of paid medical and/or gender-affirming care leave