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Hearst Magazines · 1 month ago

Data Reporter

positionAustin, TX, United States
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Hearst Magazines is seeking a Data Reporter for the Austin American-Statesman, a leading source of news in Central Texas. The role involves producing data-driven journalism, analyzing datasets, and supporting data literacy in the newsroom while working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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Responsibilities

Produce data- and graphics-focused journalism that’s centered on topics including education, politics, climate, development and city issues
Approach datasets with a healthy dose of skepticism and find trends and stories in the numbers
Write and document reproducible, bulletproof code for data analysis
Write audience-focused stories and build data visualizations
Support and further data literacy in the newsroom by leading data trainings

Qualification

Data analysis in PythonData visualization toolsExcelGoogle SheetsGitGithubAPIsWeb-scrapingSelf-managementDesire to learnMapping toolsOpen-records knowledgeCollaborative work

Required

Experience working collaboratively in a deadline-driven newsroom environment
Ability to self-manage and handle multiple projects at the same time
Command of Excel and Google Sheets
Experience analyzing data in Python, R, SQL or a similar programming language
Comfort with data visualization tools such as Datawrapper or Adobe Illustrator/ai2html
Working knowledge of Git and Github
Desire and ability to learn on the job

Preferred

Any experience with the following tools/systems is a plus: Mapping tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS
APIs and web-scraping tools
Federal and Texas open-records

Company

Hearst Magazines

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Hearst Magazines is a Media Production house.
dateFounded in 2006
location
West New York, New Jersey, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.hearst.com/magazines

H1B Sponsorship

Hearst Magazines has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Sherri Chambers
Chief Marketing Officer
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