Us Data Journalist

Financial Times

New York, NY, USA
Base: $90,000 to $120,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
On-site
Strong portfolio in data journalism
Experience with r or python for data sourcing
Ability to explain quantitative analysis simply
The role involves covering US national news including the 2026 midterm elections and collaborating with editors across North America

Job Summary

  • The role involves covering US national news including the 2026 midterm elections and collaborating with editors across North America.
  • Candidates must demonstrate confidence using R or Python for data sourcing, cleaning, and analysis to tell compelling news stories.
  • The position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $120,000 along with benefits such as generous annual leave and medical cover.

Matching Summary

The role involves covering US national news including the 2026 midterm elections and collaborating with editors across North America.

Salary

Base: $90,000 to $120,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Generous annual leave, medical cover, parental leave, subsidized gym memberships

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong portfolio in data journalism
  • Experience with R or Python for data sourcing
  • Ability to explain quantitative analysis simply

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with data visualization tools like Flourish
  • Knowledge of machine learning in journalism
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git

Key Requirements

  • Eligible to work in the US
  • Fixed-term contract through December 31 2026
  • Portfolio focused on business, finance, economics, or politics

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the US

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