GeoCommons Jobs
Love GeoIQ and GeoCommons? Need a Job?
GeoIQ works with our business partners to provide job opportunities for avid GeoIQ and GeoCommons users. See below for active jobs and email careers@geoiq.com if you are interested in one of these positions.
NBC News / theGrio.com
theGrio.com (NBC News) has an opening for a paid GeoIQ internship. TheGrio.com is NBC’s video-centric news website dedicated to producing stories of African-American interest. At just over one year old, the site is one of NBC News’ fastest growing new ventures – with a dedicated audience of loyal users.
Qualifications
Intern candidates should have a strong interest in journalism and politics and have a familiarity with African-American culture. You should have experience in digital journalism, strong Internet research skills, be fast in Microsoft Excel and proficient using GeoIQ and GeoCommons.
GeoIQ interns will research and create interesting data sets with which to create compelling, interactive maps using GeoIQ. You will work closely with theGrio editors to map breaking news and illustrate historical patterns with greater context and insight on theGrio.com.
See examples here of how Journalists across the world are using GeoIQ to visualize breaking news by easily integrating compelling and interactive maps into online media.
Additional Information
Location: This is a remote paid internship. The right candidate will work from home/class/work and be in email and telephone communication with theGrio’s editorial team.
Compensation: $50 per map that is published on theGrio.com.
To Apply
Email careers@geoiq.com with:
- Resume and cover letter that tells us more about your interest in African-American culture
- Two writing samples
- Two or three links to compelling maps you’ve created using GeoIQ or GeoCommons
