Javier Zarracina has spent over 30 years in journalism, using visual storytelling to help newsrooms connect with audiences and stay ahead in a changing media landscape.
Currently serving as the Head of Graphics at The Washington Post, Javier responsibilities include the ideation, research, and creation of interactive presentations, print and motion graphics and all types of data visualization across platforms within the Post.
Javier also collaborates closely with editors and newsroom to discern priorities and long-term strategies for visual storytelling. He acts as a liaison with various teams, and platforms, overseeing the editing process of both daily and long-term data visualizations.
Javier's professional background includes roles as Senior Graphics Director for USA Today, Graphics Editor at Vox.com, Graphics and Data Editor at the Los Angeles Times, and Graphics Director of The Boston Globe and Deputy Graphics Director at the San Jose Mercury News.
Internationally, Javier was Graphics Director at El Correo in Bilbao, Spain.
and Visual Director at Grupo Vocento in Madrid, Spain.
Javier frequently delivers presentations on Visual Storytelling, graphic workshops and courses. Additionally, he has lent his expertise to several international media companies, contributing as consultant, infographic artist and illustrator.
Javier is an enthusiast of all visual communication mediums, and has a passion for graphic novels, video games, classic movies and animation.
