Data Reporter
Cleveland.com seeks a data reporter who can analyze and turn a variety of datasets into easy-to-understand information for readers. Cleveland.com is a highly innovative, digital news organization where experimentation and flexibility are a must. We are leaders in digital news, yet we are grounded in the ethics of solid journalism.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
• Ability to locate, digest and create daily data stories to deepen reporting on the multitudes of data available. These can be on any topic relevant to the lives of Ohioans including public health, the economy, sports and more.
• Desire to utilize FOIA to uncover data and write enterprise stories on data that impacts Ohio residents.
• Responsible for visualizing the data, with the help of the digital content specialist, and be able to create databases, interactive graphics and more.
• Familiarity and willingness to learn new tools and software to analyze and visualize data, such as Carto and Datawrapper.
• A background in reporting not only be able to analyze data, but also be able to write daily and enterprise pieces explaining the data.
•Ability to tell stories in smart and engaging ways and be willingness to experiment in different story-telling forms.
• Degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field required
• Minimum of 2 years of journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing required
• Ability to work independently and remotely