Recode is looking for a data editor, based in our New York or San Francisco office.
Your job will be to lead our efforts in data journalism and research, including establishing and leading our data collection and analysis efforts, producing data-informed news and features, helping design new storytelling techniques and tools, and promoting and supporting data journalism across our editorial staff.
A good candidate will have some experience as a journalist or analyst, with competence in statistics and/or data visualization, and interest in technology and business.
An ideal candidate will have a deep background in writing, computer science and/or statistics, data visualization, and personal interest in a specific technology or business coverage area.
Requirements:
- At least some of experience as a journalist, analyst, or data-visualization designer.
- The ability to deliver clean, accurate copy on deadline.
- An interest in using data for journalism, focusing on technology and business.
- An interest in working with more than a dozen colleagues to introduce and support data-driven research and storytelling.
- Attention to detail in writing, math, and visual design.
- The ability to work mostly independently, with support and input from editors and colleagues.
- A creative, collaborative spirit, comfort trying new ideas, knowing some won’t work.
- The ability to work from our New York or San Francisco office most days.
- Some evening and weekend work.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, samples of your work, and a link to an online presence — blog, podcast, Twitter stream, etc. — that you’re proud of.
To apply, go here.
