The Wall Street Journal is seeking an experienced reporter to join its data team. This person will contribute reporting and data analysis to enterprise projects and shorter-term coverage. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for high-impact journalism, a keen eye for data-driven storytelling and the technical skills to uncover insights that inform and captivate our readers.
You will
Contribute compelling reporting and in-depth data analysis to enterprise projects and other coverageCollaborate with reporters, editors and visual journalists to create data-driven storiesRegularly conceive of story ideas and report out your data-driven findingsDevelop expertise in core WSJ coverage areas, such as finance, economics and politicsUse programming languages and other tools to analyze large datasets, scrape websites and automate data collection processesMake state and federal public-records requests to obtain critical information and hold institutions accountableStay abreast of emerging trends and technologies, including artificial intelligence, to enhance the Journal’s reporting capabilities
You have
A minimum of three years of experience working with data in a newsroom settingAmbition and curiosity and the ability to interrogate data using code and analysisTechnical proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python or R) and database softwareExceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to a wide audienceA collaborative mindset and are able to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentFamiliarity with machine learning and AI concepts is a plus
To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing how you would do the job, and five examples of your best work.
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