Also called: Graphics Editor, Visual Journalist
Creates maps, charts, and interactive graphics that explain the news.
A graphics reporter builds an interactive election map, codes it for phones, and checks every number with a reporter before it goes live. On big news days they make a map of a hurricane's path in an hour.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Journalism or design degree with coding skills.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Journalism, Graphic Design, Data Science.
Growing about average. Steady at large outlets.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI makes simple charts instantly; clear, accurate explanatory graphics and maps still need human reporters.
Classes: Graphic design CTE, AP Statistics, Journalism, Computer science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3023.
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