Fellow, Data Journalism

This is an in-office position and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. You may be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities:

Gather and analyze data in a rigorous, reproducible manner
Clearly communicate data findings internally and in published articles
Be comfortable in a range of roles, from making small contributions to leading reporting projects
Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship
Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world

Basic Qualifications:

No more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience, excluding internships
Published work that weaves original data analysis with traditional reporting
Proficiency in Python and/or R
Proficiency in spreadsheet and/or database software

Preferred Qualifications:

Record of multiple news internships or equivalent experience
Proficiency in command-line tooling and version control
Subject-area expertise applicable to major news cycles (politics, specific government agencies, education, law, immigration, criminal justice, etc.)
Training in statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, economics or similar fields