Jin Wu
About Jin Wu
Jin Wu is a Visual Editor with extensive experience in data analysis and multimedia tools. Currently employed at The New York Times and previously at Thomson Reuters, Wu specializes in editorial data visualization and interactive storytelling.
Work at The New York Times
Jin Wu has been serving as a Visual Editor at The New York Times since 2018. In this role, Wu focuses on editorial data visualization and interactive storytelling, utilizing a variety of multimedia tools. The position is based in New York, New York, where Wu has contributed to the newspaper's visual content for six years.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
In addition to the role at The New York Times, Jin Wu has been employed as a Graphics Journalist at Thomson Reuters since 2016. This position, based in Toronto, Ontario, has been held for eight years. Wu's work involves creating visual content that enhances storytelling through graphics.
Education and Expertise
Jin Wu possesses a strong background in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. This expertise supports the development of data-driven visual content. Wu is skilled in data mining and analysis using programming languages and tools such as Python, R, SQL, and NodeXL, as well as Google Analytics.
Technical Skills and Tools
Wu is proficient in a wide range of multimedia tools, including Final Cut Pro, Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and QGIS. Additionally, Wu has expertise in web development and data visualization technologies, including HTML 5, CSS, SASS, JavaScript, jQuery, and D3.js. These skills are essential for creating engaging visual narratives.