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Hearst Magazines · 4 months ago

Senior Data Reporter

4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, 77027, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Hearst Magazines is represented by the Houston Chronicle, which is seeking a senior data reporter to produce impactful data stories. This role involves collaborating with reporters and editors to enhance journalism with data insights and visualizations.

Media and EntertainmentPublishing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Analyze, interpret and visualize large public datasets to produce compelling graphics- and data-driven stories

Collaborate with beat reporters and editors to identify opportunities where data can strengthen coverage

Help raise data literacy across the newsroom by documenting work, sharing methods and occasionally leading trainings

Qualification

Data analysisData visualizationPythonRPublic data interrogationCuriosityWeb developmentMapping/GISCollaborationCommunication skillsCreativityStorytelling

Required

Has at least 5 years of experience working with large, complex datasets in a newsroom setting

Understands how to interrogate public data, particularly related to public employees and government systems; familiarity with education data is a plus

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 Magazines

Glassdoor3.6

Hearst Magazines is a Media Production house.

Founded in 2006

West New York, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.hearst.com/magazines

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