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Hearst Magazines · 1 month ago

Data Reporter

8000 Metropolis Dr, Austin, TX, 78744, US

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Hearst Magazines is represented by the Austin American-Statesman, which is seeking a Data Reporter who excels at finding and telling stories with data. The role involves producing impactful data journalism that holds institutions accountable and helps the community understand significant local issues.

Media and EntertainmentPublishing

H1B Sponsor Likely

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 SheetsGitGithubMapping toolsSelf-managementCollaboration in newsroomLearning on the job

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 mapping tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS

Any experience with APIs and web-scraping tools

Any experience with Federal and Texas open-records

Company

Hearst Magazines

Glassdoor3.6

Hearst Magazines is a Media Production house.

Founded in 2006

West New York, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

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)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2024 (1)

2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Sherri Chambers

Chief Marketing Officer

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