Story Map Editor for Fletcher Project

November 9, 2020 Ivara J. Roth

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