The Athletic · 2 months ago
Statistical Analyst/ Graphics Developer (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $180K/yrThe Athletic is a leading sports media company delivering comprehensive stories to sports fans. They are seeking a Statistical Analyst/Graphics Developer to enhance their data visualization and statistical reporting efforts, contributing to various interactive projects and applications.
JournalismNewsSports
Responsibilities
Use data and analysis to communicate our reporting stronger and more clearly
Publish clear, compelling and imaginative data visualizations
Help imagine and build interactive projects and applications
Consult and advise on our use of statistics and editorial conclusions from data
Qualification
Required
Experience working with data and statistics and an understanding of the communication of causality, uncertainty and statistical forecasting
Experience conceiving, prototyping and deploying interactive projects of all sizes, from engineering foundations to frontend details
A creative approach to the news and sports, with an eye for finding novel angles and data sets in odd places
A track record of close collaboration with other journalists and technologists
Demonstrated excellence in publishing data visualizations for mass audiences
Experience working within design tools like Figma or Adobe Creative Suite
Preferred
This is a remote-based role with candidates willing to work regularly from our New York City office preferred
Benefits
Highly competitive, employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance plans
Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare expenses
401k retirement savings plan and employer match
Paid time off including paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 15 days of accrued vacation to start, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Company
The Athletic
The Athletic is an online media company that specializes in online news publishing for the sports industry.
Founded in 2015
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$139.46MKey Investors
Bedrock Capital PartnersFounders FundEvolution Media
2022-01-06Acquired
2020-01-21Series D· $50M
2019-05-29Series C· $21.76M
Leadership Team
Adam Hansmann
Co-Founder & President
D
David Ortenberg
SVP, Operations
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