Hearst Newspapers · 2 months ago
Data Reporter (Politics)
4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, 77027, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHearst Newspapers is seeking a Data Reporter for the Houston Chronicle, who excels in uncovering and narrating stories through data in a dynamic newsroom environment. The role involves producing data-driven journalism focused on statewide politics and collaborating with the Texas Hearst Data Team to enhance data literacy and innovative storytelling.
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Responsibilities
Produce data- and graphics-focused journalism that’s centered on statewide politics, campaign finance, voter registration and other topics in collaboration with other members of the Texas Hearst Data Team and the Houston Chronicle
Approach datasets with a healthy dose of skepticism and find trends and stories in the numbers
Write and document reproducible, bulletproof code for data analysis
Write audience-focused stories and build data visualizations
Support and further data literacy in the newsroom by leading data trainings
Qualification
Required
Has at least 5 years of experience working with large, complex datasets in a newsroom setting
Understands how to interrogate political and government data, such as campaign finance, lobbying, and election records
Has strong news judgment and can move quickly without sacrificing accuracy
Is comfortable using Python, R or similar tools to clean, analyze and present data
Brings creativity and curiosity to finding stories hidden in spreadsheets and databases
Works well with colleagues across teams and thrives in a collaborative environment
Is eager to experiment with new storytelling forms and ways of engaging readers
This position is full-time
It will likely include some weekend and holiday work
The successful candidate must be based in Houston or willing to move to the area
Preferred
Has skills in web development, data visualization or mapping/GIS
Company
Hearst Newspapers
Hearst Newspapers is the division in charge of Hearst's newspapers, local digital marketing service businesses, and directories.
Founded in 1887New York, New York, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carson S.
HR Business Partner
Laura Wilson
Director Major Account Partnerships
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