Data Reoporter at Nation Media Group

Reporting to the Data Editor, the Data Reporter will be responsible for generating data-driven editorial content by gathering, extracting, analysing data, and identifying the best tools to explain and present information to the public. The job holder pitches, researches and writes data-driven stories, either alone or in collaboration with other journalists for use in any or all NMG platforms including print, online, mobile, on the app, and on television.

Key responsibilities

• Conceive, develop and execute data driven investigations;
• Create charts, maps and analysis based on data aggregated from credible sources;
• Build interactive tools and graphics to allow readers to track indicators about subjects of news interest over time;
• Work with beat journalists, section editors, online editors, developers and designers to source and produce data-visualisations, cartography and infographics supporting journalists' stories and ensure the best representation of data in all formats (print, app and web);
• Improve the quality and representation of data accompanying stories by other journalists and generating data-driven stories;
• Develop longer-term data stories and features such as new indices, data templates for specific events such as elections, assess data providers and data software, archive data and develop new data-driven editorial products;
• Come up with ideas and create data-driven content in story form, blogs, quizzes and interactives;
• Ensuring delivery of digital content; and
• Adhering to social media policy as updated from time to time.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or its equivalent from a recognized institution; Advanced Excel and/or SQL skills, or other comparable statistical tools; Two (2) years' experience as a data reporter; Working knowledge of SEO and digital best practices; Ability to communicate both inside and outside the organisation; Ability to write complex reports; Possess analytical and administrative skills; Possess people management skills.