Dallas Business Journal seeks data editor

The Dallas Business Journal, the premier source for business news in North Texas, seeks an editor to lead and elevate its data journalism.

The primary mission of the data editor is to dig deep into available business data to compile many of our high-profile research projects and weekly Top 25 Lists while also maintaining the Business Journal’s database of companies and sources.

The data editor is the point person for data projects across all Business Journal platforms, including online, email, print and social.

Additionally, the data editor:

• Helps direct data-driven enterprise stories, while also generating story ideas from market knowledge and trends gained through research duties.
• Surveys and analyzes a wide range of topics, from public-company performance, mergers and acquisitions and CEO pay to craft breweries, wealthiest ZIP codes and more.
• Gathers information for Lists and projects by directly surveying companies and via other research methods.
• Generates and produces, in coordination with the visual team, digital features based on data that include infographics and other elements to enhance the Business Journal’s online products.
• Writes or assigns any special reports for the weekly edition generated from research duties.

SKILLS

Candidates should possess strong news judgment, analysis and writing skills. Additionally, candidates must also:

• Have experience with computer data-management applications and a proven ability to work with databases and spreadsheets to find patterns and stories.
• Be self-motivated and exhibit the ability to juggle multiple projects in various stages of completion, while being attentive to detail.
• Demonstrate the ability to be conceptual, as the data editor works collaboratively with the editing team to brainstorm and execute new sections and other newsworthy products.

EXPERIENCE

A proven track record with data gathering and reporting, ideally with business news, is required. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Email a resume, along with a one-page cover letter and your three best work samples to editor-in-chief Jeff Schnick at jschnick@bizjournals.com.