Data Storyteller, Wholesale And Retail Insights (contracted Outside Consultant)

Faireconsultants

United States, United States
Base: $150 - $170 ph; bonus/equity: not specified;...
Remote (us time zones preferred)
Data journalism
Mode and looker proficiency
Narrative architecture
The job posting is for a contracted Data Storyteller role at Faire Wholesale, Inc., focused on transforming marketplace data into compelling narratives about independent retail. The position requires a candidate with extensive experience in data journalism and technical proficiency in data analysis tools, who can work autonomously and deliver high-quality content

Job Summary

  • You will work closely with Comms, Content, Analytics, and subject-matter experts to surface meaningful insights, connect them to broader industry context, and package them into content that is publishable, press-ready, and genuinely interesting.
  • Build a repeatable system for turning raw marketplace signals into "High-Signal" stories, ensuring technical accuracy and strategic "hook" for every data point released.
  • Own the process from the initial data query to the final press-ready draft, maintaining an elite bar for quality—accurate, well-sourced, and written with sharp, clinical conviction.

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The job posting is for a contracted Data Storyteller role at Faire Wholesale, Inc., focused on transforming marketplace data into compelling narratives about independent retail. The position requires a candidate with extensive experience in data journalism and technical proficiency in data analysis tools, who can work autonomously and deliver high-quality content.

Salary

Base: $150 - $170 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data Journalism
  • Mode and Looker proficiency
  • Narrative Architecture
  • Entity-rich data for LLMs
  • Global economic trend analysis
  • Rapid-response data support

Nice-to-have

  • Autonomous exploration of data
  • Building repeatable data systems
  • Strategic trend mapping
  • Full-stack execution from query to draft

Key Requirements

  • 6-8 years of experience in data journalism, economic research, or strategic communications
  • Proven ability to work autonomously in Mode, Looker, or Tableau
  • Comfortable navigating complex datasets and performing basic SQL queries
  • Portfolio demonstrating ability to turn datasets into compelling stories
  • Deep understanding of the modern information ecosystem and AI-generated search results
  • Sophisticated understanding of marketplace dynamics, small business economics, and global retail trends
  • Experience operating as a "department of one" or leading projects with minimal oversight

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