Austin American-Statesman · 3 hours ago
Data Editor
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAustin American-Statesman and San Antonio Express-News is seeking a Data Editor to lead their data and graphics journalism team in Texas. The role involves managing reporters, overseeing project execution, and delivering audience-driven data stories to engage and retain subscribers.
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Responsibilities
Manage and coach Austin- and San Antonio-based data reporters, providing daily editing, feedback and direction
Lead project planning and coordination for data stories and collaborations
Coordinate with beat editors to identify data opportunities that serve reader interests and strategic newsroom priorities
Plan and deliver consistent quick-turn and medium-term data programs (e.g., recurring coverage of public salaries, property taxes, housing) that publish on predictable schedules and drive subscriber engagement and retention
Take responsibility for story and code editing to ensure accuracy, visual clarity, and impact
Oversee “small ask” projects and newsroom data requests that support daily and enterprise coverage
Lead newsroom data literacy efforts, including documentation, training sessions, and coaching reporters and editors to use data effectively
Collaborate with counterparts in Houston, Dallas and across HNP to share learnings, tools, and approaches that strengthen data journalism across markets
Qualification
Required
Has at least 3 + years of experience in data journalism, with proven skills in editing, analysis and visualization
Has newsroom management or team leadership experience (or equivalent mentoring/editing experience)
Excels at managing and developing reporters to strengthen both technical and storytelling capabilities
Is highly organized and skilled at balancing short-term newsroom needs with medium- and long-term projects
Brings strong technical literacy in data acquisition, cleaning, analysis, and visualization tools (e.g., R, Python, SQL, Excel, Datawrapper, Flourish, or D3)
Is a collaborative editor who builds strong relationships across beats and markets
Understands how to create predictable, recurring data programs that sustain reader engagement and subscriber growth
Communicates clearly and proactively with editors, developers and audience teams
Thrives in a dynamic, cross-market environment and is motivated by collaboration and impact
Company
Austin American-Statesman
Austin American-Statesman is a prominent primary media firm that provides sources of daily news.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Eddie Burns
Retired - CFO
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