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Austin American-Statesman · 6 hours ago

Data Editor

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Austin American-Statesman is a leading source of news and information for Central Texas, and they are seeking a Data Editor to lead their data and graphics journalism team. The role involves managing reporters, overseeing project execution, and building data-driven stories that engage subscribers and enhance audience-driven work.

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Responsibilities

Manage and coach Austin- and San Antonio-based data reporters, providing daily editing, feedback and direction

Lead project planning and coordination for data stories and collaborations

Coordinate with beat editors to identify data opportunities that serve reader interests and strategic newsroom priorities

Plan and deliver consistent quick-turn and medium-term data programs (e.g., recurring coverage of public salaries, property taxes, housing) that publish on predictable schedules and drive subscriber engagement and retention

Take responsibility for story and code editing to ensure accuracy, visual clarity, and impact

Oversee 'small ask' projects and newsroom data requests that support daily and enterprise coverage

Lead newsroom data literacy efforts, including documentation, training sessions, and coaching reporters and editors to use data effectively

Collaborate with counterparts in Houston, Dallas and across HNP to share learnings, tools, and approaches that strengthen data journalism across markets

Qualification

Data journalism experienceData analysis skillsData visualization toolsData acquisition skillsTeam leadership experienceCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Has at least 5-7 years of experience in data journalism, with proven skills in editing, analysis and visualization

Has newsroom management or team leadership experience (or equivalent mentoring/editing experience)

Excels at managing and developing reporters to strengthen both technical and storytelling capabilities

Is highly organized and skilled at balancing short-term newsroom needs with medium- and long-term projects

Brings strong technical literacy in data acquisition, cleaning, analysis, and visualization tools (e.g., R, Python, SQL, Excel, Datawrapper, Flourish, or D3)

Is a collaborative editor who builds strong relationships across beats and markets

Understands how to create predictable, recurring data programs that sustain reader engagement and subscriber growth

Communicates clearly and proactively with editors, developers and audience teams

Thrives in a dynamic, cross-market environment and is motivated by collaboration and impact