Financial Times
Media
DataReporter,SeniorDataReporter
“Data Reporter, Senior Data Reporter at Financial Times. Skills: Data journalism, Data analysis, Visual storytelling, Data visualisation. Develop original, data-driven stories. Source datasets”
What You'll Achieve.
Produce exclusive, data-driven reporting; Produce visual storytelling; Create engaging visualisations; Create interactive content; Deliver insights readers cannot find elsewhere; Enhance storytelling; Enhance audience engagement; Uncover new reporting opportunities
Industry & Context.
Data analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Demonstrated experience producing data-driven journalism, Interest in data journalism, Interest in visual storytelling, Interest in financial or business news, Proven track record to identify, analyse and communicate compelling stories through data, Experience using Python or R for data acquisition, cleaning, analysis and reporting, Proficiency with Excel, Experience working with APIs, Experience working with databases, Experience working with web scraping techniques, Knowledge of data visualisation standard processes, Exceptional attention to detail, Commitment to accuracy, Ability to translate complex quantitative findings into clear and engaging journalism for non-technical audiences, Communication skills, Collaboration skills, Project management skills, Experience working successfully within cross-functional teams, Experience working in time-sensitive environments
Nice to Have
PhD preferred, Specific ML framework experience, Cloud platform certs
What You'll Do.
Build compelling charts
Build interactive visualisations
Identify trends within datasets
Identify anomalies within datasets
Identify opportunities within datasets
Run analytical projects
Complete analytical projects
Complete shorter-term assignments
Collaborate with reporters
Collaborate with editors
Collaborate with visual journalists
Use web scraping techniques
Use proprietary datasets
Ensure reporting meets highest standards
Ensure analysis meets highest standards
Contribute to development of data journalism capabilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Reporters and editors; Data visualisation team
Communication Scope
Translate quantitative findings
Process & Methodology
Project management
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