About me
Graphic journalist specialized in news infographics for print and multimedia platforms. Teaching in information design and infographics in Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Graphic Editor in China Daily
Infographics editor. Print and digital platform
Infographic Journalist. Assistant Professor Design School Catholic University of Chile.
- Birthday: 21 March 1973
- Website: https://cargocollective.com/jorgelcortes
- WhatsApp: +56 973885851
- Phone: +58 176003160763
- City: Beijing, China
- Age: 53
- Degree: Journalism
- Email: jorge.cortes@graficainteractiva.com
Graphic journalist. Visual communicator. Currently work as a Graphic Editor in China Daily, Beijing, China. For international projects and Graphics consulting I am founder and CEO of Grafica Interactiva Director. I was Art Director in Publimetro, Chilean brand of Metro World News. I was Deputy Editor of Infographics Department in Times of Oman and Al Shabiba. Oman. I have been Main Editor of Infographics Department in La Tercera, Chile. Print and multimedia.
Skills
A seasoned graphic editor with international experience across China, Oman, Chile, and Venezuela. Jorge Luis Cortés is a distinguished infographic journalist and visual storyteller known for his work in the intersection of data visualization, journalism, and technology. He currently serves as the Head of Infographics at China Daily, based in Beijing, China, a role he has held for several years. His work specializes in distilling complex datasets into engaging visual narratives. He is recognized for his ability to "break the mold" of traditional infographics by combining meticulous research with innovative visual presentation.
Resume
I have extensive experience developing infographics from research to publication. I am constantly updating my knowledge to follow the trend of information consumption in several platforms. I have specialized in generating teams according to the specialties that are needed and generating networks with other teams.
Sumary
Jorge Luis Cortés
Graphic journalist specialized in news infographics for print and multimedia platforms. Infographics in newspaper is journalism, but we tell the story visually. Last three years working as part of infographic crew in La Tercera, I was head of Infographics team (print and multimedia) in this chilean newspaper. GRFK founder, infographic agency and visual communication. Deputy Infographics Editor in Times of Oman and Al Shabiba, Muscat, until 2017. Currently as a Graphic Editor in China Daily, located in Beijing, China. Since 2017 until now, I have been head of the Diploma in Infographics, in Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, among other academic activities related to infographics and data visualization applied to journalism. Teaching staff member at Diploma in Digital Journalism UC.
- Room 902 China Daily Expert Building No. 15 Huixindongjie Street, Chaoyang District Beijing, China
- WhatsApp +56 9 73885851
- Phone +58 17600316073
- jorge.cortes@graficainteractiva.com
Education
bachelor of JOURNALISM
2004-2009
Andres Bello Catholic University (UCAB) Venezuela
I studied journalism while working in editorial design in several newspapers in Venezuela, where I started my career in infographics.
Professional Experience
Graphic editor. China Daily
2023 - Today
Beijing, China
- Leader of infographic projects for print and digital
- International award-winning infographics
ACADEMIC
2013 - 2024
Santiago, Chile
- Infographics for bachelors (Design and Journalism schools)
- Director of Infographic Diploma
Design Director. Metro News Chile
2018-2022
Santiago, Chile
- Leader of design team
Deputy editor infographic team. Times of Oman
2016 - 2017
Muscat, Oman. Middle East
- Leader of infographic projects for print and digital
- International award-winning infographics
Graphic Editor. La Tercera
2005 - 2010
Santiago, Chile
- Print and Digital platform integrated
- International award-winning infographics
Graphic Director. La Tercera
2010 - 2013
Santiago, Chile
- Print and Digital platform integrated and strong direction to journalism in the infographic team
- International award-winning infographics
Portfolio
This sample of works includes editorial projects whose publications are long-term. Some of them have received international awards such as SND, Malofiej and WAN-Ifra. All of them are the result of teamwork.
- All
- Digital
