Javier Zarracina
Visual Journalism Leader | Graphics, Data, and Motion Storytelling
My mission is to make information visual, and in doing so, make it impossible to ignore.
I’ve done that work at The Washington Post, USA TODAY, Vox, the Los Angeles Times, and The Boston Globe, leading teams, shaping strategy, and staying close to the craft. I was also part of the Boston Globe team that won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News for coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing.
My experience has only reinforced my belief that strong visual storytelling builds trust, clarifies complexity, and helps people understand what matters.
Selected Projects
Graphics and Data Visualizations about COVID-19 for USA TODAY
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Cross-team leadership
Visual Research and reporting.
Graphic Editing
Hands-on graphics
I led USA Today’s visual coverage of COVID-19, helping turn a fast-moving and confusing crisis into clear, trustworthy journalism. The work ranged from live data trackers, science explainers and practical guides, created in close collaboration with reporters, health experts, and developers. It brought together leadership, visual storytelling, data, and public service at a moment when clarity truly mattered.
lllustration and Art Direction
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Illustrator
Art Director
At Vox, USA Today, and other publications, I led the creation, commissioning, and art direction of editorial illustrations for daily coverage and special projects.
Portfolio by publication
The Washington Post
Boston Globe
USA TODAY
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Wiwo illustrations
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VOX
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Other Work
