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Graphics Data Reporter

JournalistJournalistFull TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000Since 2016H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

161 days ago

Salary

$110K - $140K / year

Bachelor DegreeEnglishPythonSvelte

Job Description

• The Athletic is looking for a versatile reporter to join its Data and Visuals team. • Some days you may be publishing articles and charts about analytics, sports strategy, trade values, the salary cap or sports analytics. • Others you may need to find or analyze data in partnership with another reporter or editor. • You may develop and publish charts, tables or other visual explanations, alongside more straightforward writing and reporting. • You may pitch in on tasks of all kinds on large interactive projects, from The Beast to our NFL Playoff tools — and applications we have yet to imagine or create.

Job Requirements

Experience publishing explanatory journalism across a range of subjects.
Demonstrated experience in using data, technology and visuals for clear, effective explanation.
Experience working in a news organization.
Proven track record of collaboration — someone excited about working with other people.
Ability to be well organized and highly skilled in reporting and writing in a variety of story forms.
Experience approaching the news creatively.
An interest in and ability to learn technological skills.
Experience working with and analyzing data, in Excel, R, Python or other tools preferred.
Experience producing publication-grade charts and visuals, in Adobe Illustrator, Figma or in the browser preferred.
Experience producing interactive journalism using modern programming frameworks like Svelte preferred.

Benefits

Highly competitive, employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance plans.
Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare expenses.
401k retirement savings plan and employer match.
Paid time off including paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 15 days of accrued vacation to start, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
Our global benefits packages offer similar benefits and perks, competitive to the local market.