ProPublica · 19 hours ago
Data Reporter
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. They are looking for a data reporter to uncover abuses of power and betrayals of the public trust, using data analysis to develop impactful stories.
JournalismNewsNon ProfitSocial News
Responsibilities
Find, or build, the data that uncovers stories with an accountability lens
Conduct analyses that detect bias, influence and other harms
Report and write sharp investigative stories that seize attention and spur change
Explain your work and make it reproducible by writing engaging methodologies
Scrape websites and wrangle data, including the unstructured, messy kind
Develop accountability stories by combining data analysis, interviews and on-the-ground reporting with excellent storytelling
Assist other ProPublica reporters with data brainstorming, acquisition, cleaning and analysis
Clean, bulletproof and spot-check data that underpins our investigations
Teach and encourage best practices and newsroom data policies
Work with some of the best reporters on the planet on some of the biggest and most innovative projects in investigative and data journalism
Qualification
Required
At least five years of experience working on data projects in a newsroom
Prior journalism experience is a requirement
Ability to bring an accountability lens to the issues of the day through quick investigations reported over a couple of weeks as well as longer projects that may require a few months (or more) of digging, using data and code to get there
Track record of developing and pitching data-driven news stories
Excellent interpersonal skills, solid editorial judgment and the ability to write quickly, cleanly and accurately on deadline
Extensive experience with cleaning and analyzing data in either Python or R is required
A track record of acquiring new skills as needed
Experience in several (but not necessarily all) of the following data reporting tools: SQL and database management systems, Google BigQuery, geospatial analysis, statistical inference, web scraping, finding and using undocumented APIs, machine learning and AI, including generative AI and large language models
Experience with best practices in data journalism, including a keen and careful eye for detail, documentation and version control
Familiarity with public data sources across several beats and experience requesting data through public records requests
Comfort spinning many plates
A talent for translating complex topics clearly and compellingly to our audience
The self-discipline to work independently, as well as an eagerness to work with teammates and local partner reporters on collaborative projects
Ability to travel for reporting and meetings as required
A deep desire to work on important accountability stories and an eagerness to dig for the truth to help spur reform
Benefits
This job is full time and includes benefits.
Company
ProPublica
ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5.2MKey Investors
Craig Newmark PhilanthropiesMacArthur Foundation
2020-01-28Grant· $1M
2017-03-01Grant· $1M
2015-08-20Grant· $2.2M
Leadership Team
Robin Sparkman
President and Co-CEO
Kengo T.
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