The Data Reporter is able to gather and analyze original data on the industries, companies and trends driving business decisions in Dallas-Fort Worth, and communicate what he or she uncovers using both text and visual storytelling techniques.
DUTIES
• Collects and analyzes company and industry data for the Dallas Business Journal’s weekly industry Lists, using surveys, public documents and other relevant sources
• Regularly reports stories based on data from the Lists and other research projects using appropriate narrative and visual storytelling techniques
• Reports and writes four to six cover stories a year using data resources
• Oversees creation of charts and infographics to illustrate research data findings
• Works alongside reporters and editors on enterprise projects that include or are driven by data
• Manages the Dallas Business Journal’s database of regional companies
• Actively looks for creative ways to tell important stories using data
SKILLS
• Strong news judgment, news analysis and news writing skills
• Knowledge of computer data-management applications
• Proven ability to work with databases and spreadsheets to find patterns and stories
• Meticulous eye for detail
• Passionate about finding and dissecting data
• Ability to get people to tell you things they don’t want to
• Strong customer service skills
• Solid Microsoft Excel skills a must
• Comfort with basic math
• Ability to mine and analyze data from surveys, regulatory agencies, other public documents and sources
• Drive for 100 percent accuracy
EXPERIENCE
• 1-3 years of journalism or equivalent experience, with a track record of reporting on business data
• Familiarity with public-company, bank and regulatory agency filings a plus
EDUCATION
• Bachelor’s degree
CONTACT
To apply, email a cover letter, resume and links to clips that show your best work to Beth Hunt at bzhunt@bizjournals.com
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