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Story Map Editor for Fletcher Project

by Ivara J. Roth on November 9, 2020

THE JOURNEYS PROJECT

Story Maps Editor/Technical Expert

Job Description

Are you a GIS aficionado who can’t resist creating visually stunning and interactive stories? Have you been using ArcGIS/Esri Story Maps to spice up the presentation of data research or travel diaries? Do you like playing with Data Visualization software? If yes, then gear up to be a part of the Journeys Project. You will help create first-of-its-kind interactive Story Maps experience by translating worldwide migration research at the Fletcher School.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize ArcGIS/Esri StoryMaps to create innovative, high-quality stories and visually compelling maps and graphics as examples of excellent storytelling
  • Collaborate closely with team members, to create, refine, publish, and update story maps content and site
  • Create data visualizations and infographics to be embedded in Story Maps and social media strategy.
  • Help creating links between multiple Story Maps to create an immersive web of journeys linked to each other
  • Offer suggestions during creative meetings to imagine the best template(s) to tell a given story. Combine, twist, or create new templates to suit a story

Requirements

  • High-level proficiency in using ArcGIS/Esri Story Maps
  • Expertise in one or more data visualization software
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
  • Visual and Design literacy
  • Availability of at least 7-10 hours/week
  • Resourceful and a powerful communicator
  • A passion for excellence and willingness to go the extra mile to develop high-impact stories

This is a paid position ($18/hour). Interested candidates kindly send samples of your work and cover letter with a subject line, “Story Maps Expert” to devang.shah@tufts.edu . Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Send your applications latest by November 15th, 2020

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