Houston Chronicle · 2 weeks ago
Data Reporter (Politics)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Houston Chronicle is hiring a Data Reporter who excels at finding and telling stories with data in a fast-paced newsroom. The role involves producing data-focused journalism on topics such as statewide politics and campaign finance, collaborating with the Texas Hearst Data Team, and enhancing data literacy in the newsroom.
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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
Houston Chronicle
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