I’m Javier Zarracina, a graphics and data journalist who turns complex information into clear, engaging visual stories. I’m currently Senior Data and Graphics Editor at NBC News. Previously, I led graphics and visual storytelling teams at The Washington Post, USA TODAY, Vox, the Los Angeles Times, and The Boston Globe.
My work combines editorial leadership with hands-on graphics, maps, data visualization, interactives, and motion storytelling.
What I do
INFORMATION GRAPHICS AND DATA VISUALIZATION
Cross-team leadership
Data Visualization
Graphic Editing
Hands-on Graphics
Cartography
I use charts, maps, diagrams, and interactive graphics to help audiences make sense of major stories, from breaking news like the Baltimore bridge collapse, the death of Robin Williams, and Hurricane Helene to explanatory, investigative work and special projects.
ILLUSTRATION & ART DIRECTION
Illustration
Art Direction
Design
I create, coordinate, commission, and art direct editorial illustrations, photo-collage, photos and videos for daily coverage and larger projects.
MOTION GRAPHICS
Animation
3D Graphics
Video Editing
Social Graphics
I bring information graphics into video, using motion to make stories clearer, more informative, and more engaging across digital and social platforms.
SELECTED WORK
A selection of visual storytelling across news, enterprise, explanatory journalism, and video.
The Washington Post
Boston Globe
USA TODAY
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Wiwo Illustrations
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VOX
Other Work
Los Angeles Times
