Data Journalist at The Walt Disney Company

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media, Journalism, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years experience in newsroom environment
  • Ability to write quickly and accurately with an eye for brevity and clarity
  • Established competence with using spreadsheets and advanced data analysis platforms and languages such as R or Python to develop news stories from data
  • Experience in coding, data visualization and/or statistical techniques (important plus)
  • Ability to work collaboratively across newsrooms and disciplines
  • Self-starter able to work independently and to hone news judgment and story sense
  • Technical aptitude to learn new software skills, including programming and automation
  • Understanding of the importance of local accountability and solutions journalism
  • Detail-oriented in handling of large datasets, with a focus on accuracy and fairness
  • Up to date on developments, trends and tools in the data journalism space
  • Bachelor’s or equivalent work experience
  • Practical data journalism experience and a proven record of breaking original data stories (from job summary)
  • Preferred
  • Track record, documented by work samples, of delivering high-impact local journalism
  • Experience working in a local newsroom environment and passion for local journalism (academic newsroom acceptable if public-facing)
  • Experience working in a video or television news environment
  • Degree or equivalent work experience demonstrating data journalism proficiency

Responsibilities

  • Obtain and analyze data to develop high-impact, revelatory news stories, investigations, and related content across all eight OTV stations in collaboration with a nationwide data team
  • Support investigations, as well as daily consumer and breaking news with data journalism
  • Regularly pitch and produce data-driven content for local, regional, and national projects

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonRSpreadsheetsData VisualizationStatistical TechniquesCodingProgrammingAutomationData Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Data Journalist position?

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $91,200 to $122,300 per year, with base pay varying based on internal equity, geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may also be provided.

Is this Data Journalist role remote or office-based?

This role is based at 7 Hudson Square in New York, though it is also described as based in Glendale, CA, and part of a nationwide team.

What skills are required for the Data Journalist role?

Minimum 3 years experience in a newsroom environment, ability to write quickly and accurately with brevity and clarity, established competence with spreadsheets and advanced data analysis platforms like R or Python, and ability to work collaboratively.

What is the team structure like for this position?

The role is part of the Data Journalism team supporting all eight ABC Owned Television Stations, collaborating with a nationwide data team across local, regional, and national projects.

What makes a strong candidate for this Data Journalist role?

Candidates with a proven track record of breaking original data stories, documented by work samples of high-impact local journalism, experience in a local newsroom, and proficiency in data visualization, coding, or statistical techniques stand out.

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