SPH Chinese Media Group Lianhe Zaobao Digital is seeking a talented Interactive / Data Visualization Developer to join our dynamic digital storytelling team. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of digital storytelling, influence our strategies, and grow with us as we explore new frontiers in interactive content. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating engaging, visually compelling, and data-driven interactive experiences. You will collaborate with journalists and designers to turn real world projects / data into accessible and interactive narratives. Your work will play a key role in enhancing our storytelling capabilities and engaging our audience with rich, immersive content.
We value your potential for growth and advancement, and we are committed to supporting your professional development through continuous learning opportunities and challenging projects.
Your job responsibilities include:
- Designing and developing interactive data visualizations to support digital storytelling efforts.
- Ensuring visualizations are accurate, compelling, and aligned with the story's narrative.
- Collaborating with storytellers and designers to produce interactive elements in a story.
- Working with editorial and digital teams to interpret data sets and extract meaningful insights to drive a story.
- Partnering cross-functional teams to brainstorm and develop innovative storytelling approaches.
- Providing technical expertise and guidance on best practices for data visualization and interactive content.
- Optimizing interactive elements for performance and accessibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Analytics or a related field; minimally 3 years of experience in data visualization, front-end development, or a related role (you will be required to submit a portfolio to showcase your experience in developing interactive and data-driven visualizations, highlighting projects that demonstrate your technical skills and creativity)
- Effectively bilingual in English and Chinese (written and spoken) as this role supports a Chinese Publication
- Proven experience with data visualization libraries and frameworks such as D3.js, Chart.js, or similar, and in web development technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React or Angular would be advantageous
- Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools; strong understanding of UX/UI principles and responsive design.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
- Kept up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the field
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team to deliver under tight deadlines
