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Bader Rutter

Freelance Marketing Analyst

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

If you're a data storyteller who loves turning numbers into action, this freelance m arketing analyst opportunity is for you. Support a collaborative, curious team for which data and creativity work ...

Bader Rutter

Freelance Marketing Analyst

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

If you're a data storyteller who loves turning numbers into action, this freelance m arketing analyst opportunity is for you. Support a collaborative, curious team for which data and creativity work ...

ProPublica

Freelance Pitch Form

... data/documents you have gathered, what you expect to find and possible accountability stories you ... Freelancers are independent contractors and will not be treated by ProPublica as employees for any ...

ProPublica

Freelance Pitch Form

... data/documents you have gathered, what you expect to find and possible accountability stories you ... Freelancers are independent contractors and will not be treated by ProPublica as employees for any ...

Sia

Director, Brand Storytelling

Manhattan, NY

... data and technology. We are building on significant momentum and investing in the next stage of our ... This role will lead a team of full-time creative strategists and freelance subject-matter experts ...

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Sia

Director, Brand Storytelling

Manhattan, NY · On-site

... data and technology. We are building on significant momentum and investing in the next stage of our ... This role will lead a team of full-time creative strategists and freelance subject-matter experts ...

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NoGood

Flex Creator - NoGood Freelance & UGC Creator Network

$64.25 - $72.75/hr

... creative, data expertise into a single team; powered by proprietary AI tech and industry experts ... Appear on-camera as the face of content and deliver direct-to-camera storytelling for client brands

Landor

Freelance Senior Designer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$50/hr

We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next ... What you'll do You will deliver memorable storytelling, continuing to evolve and develop ...

Landor

Freelance Senior Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50/hr

We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next ... What you'll do You will deliver memorable storytelling, continuing to evolve and develop ...

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How much do freelance data storytelling jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance data storytelling in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Data Storytelling vs Data Analyst?

AspectFreelance Data StorytellingData Analyst
CredentialsOften self-taught or with courses in storytelling, data visualization, and analyticsBachelor's or higher in data science, statistics, or related fields
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, remote or client-siteTypically in-house or remote, working with teams on ongoing projects
Industry UsageUsed across marketing, media, consulting, and tech for presenting insightsCommon in finance, healthcare, tech, and corporate sectors for data analysis

Freelance Data Storytelling focuses on creating compelling narratives from data, often working independently with diverse clients. Data Analysts primarily analyze data within organizations to inform decision-making. While both roles require analytical skills, Freelance Data Storytelling emphasizes storytelling and visualization, whereas Data Analysts focus on data processing and interpretation within a company.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Data Storytelling job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Data Visualization Designer - Freelance

Atlanta, GA • Remote

AKQA
Specialized Design Services • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

Creatives at AKQA apply artistry and craftsmanship to strategic insight to create and bring to life beautiful ideas that move the world. Skilled storytellers and conceptors, they work in a multidisciplinary environment to develop labors of love that delight customers and deliver results for clients. Data Visualization Designers play an essential role in this work, transforming complex information into clear, compelling, and beautiful visual stories that inform and inspire.
We are seeking a Freelance Data Visualization Designer who can take macro-level data and complex systems and find the story within them, crafting striking, beautiful visualizations for one of the world's most recognized travel brands. This is a role for a designer who is first and foremost a storyteller, able to distill large and complex datasets into visuals that are as insightful as they are elegant, and to shape them into a narrative that resonates. This is a client-facing role, so you will need to be comfortable and experienced presenting and collaborating directly with clients. This is a freelance role from ASAP through October 9, 2026.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Take large, complex, macro-level datasets and systems and uncover the most compelling and meaningful stories within them
  • Design beautiful, clear data visualizations that communicate insight with clarity and impact
  • Translate abstract data into visual narratives that are immediately understandable and genuinely engaging
  • Craft charts, graphics, and visual systems with a high degree of polish, precision, and aesthetic refinement
  • Collaborate with strategists, writers, and other designers to ensure the data story aligns with the broader narrative and objectives
  • Iterate quickly, exploring multiple visual approaches to find the clearest and most powerful expression of the data
  • Present and articulate the rationale behind visualization choices directly to client stakeholders

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

  • A compelling portfolio demonstrating beautiful, high-craft data visualization work
  • A natural storyteller with a sharp eye for the insight and angle hidden within complex data and systems
  • Strong command of visualization principles, information design, typography, and layout
  • Comfortable working with large and complex datasets, and skilled at making them accessible and engaging
  • Proven experience working directly with clients, with the confidence and communication skills to present and collaborate in client-facing settings
  • Proficiency with relevant design and visualization tools, with the craft to deliver refined, presentation-ready work
  • Curious, rigorous, and detail-oriented, with a passion for making data both truthful and beautiful
  • Collaborative and open to feedback, motivated by producing work that informs and inspires

Location & Commitment

  • Atlanta local preferred to support periodic client visits; remote candidates will be considered if able to travel in for key meetings as needed
  • ASAP through October 9, 2026
  • 40 hours/week
  • Expected weekly compensation: 3,000 to 3,400 USD

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