Houston Chronicle · 6 hours ago
Data Reporter
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe Houston Chronicle is hiring a Data Reporter who thrives on finding and telling stories with data in a fast-paced, audience-centered newsroom. In this role, you will work closely with reporters, editors and other data journalists to produce impactful, data-driven journalism that serves and grows our audiences.
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Responsibilities
Produce data- and graphics-driven journalism across a variety of coverage areas — including sports, food, life and culture and more — with an emphasis on stories that explain trends, systems and impacts for everyday readers
Collaborate with reporters and editors across multiple beats to produce data-informed reporting at both a daily and project-based pace
Approach datasets with a healthy dose of skepticism, identifying meaningful patterns and accountability angles while ensuring accuracy and transparency
Write and document reproducible, bulletproof code for data analysis
Collaborate with reporters and editors to craft audience-focused stories, pairing explanatory writing with compelling data visualizations
Support and further data literacy in the newsroom by sharing tools, methods, and leading data trainings
Qualification
Required
Has experience working collaboratively in a deadline-driven newsroom environment
Can self-manage and balance multiple projects at once, from quick-turn stories to deep enterprise projects
Possesses command of Excel and Google Sheets
Comfortable using Python, R or similar tools to clean, analyze and present data
Is comfortable with data visualization tools such as Datawrapper or Adobe Illustrator/ai2html
Has a working knowledge of Git and Github
Has a desire and ability to keep learning new data skills on the job
Preferred
Bonus: experience with mapping tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS, APIs and web scraping, or navigating federal and Texas open-records laws related to higher education and athletics
Company
Houston Chronicle
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Chris Stegman
Chief Revenue Officer
Henry Ford
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