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Data Journalist, Ignites and BoardIQ

Financial Times
Location
New York
Posted
19 days ago
Department
FT Specialist & FT Professional
Salary
$75,000–$80,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Professional journalism or reporting experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience communicating data and research findings clearly
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent collaboration and partner management skills
  • Curiosity and proactive approach to uncovering opportunities
Nice to have
  • Interest in developing technical skills in Python, R, data visualization, or related tools
  • Knowledge of FT products, audiences, editorial standards, or internal workflows
What the job really is

The Data Journalist will join the Financial Times' data journalism team to produce exclusive, data-driven reporting and visual storytelling for Ignites and BoardIQ. Responsibilities include sourcing, cleaning, analyzing complex datasets, and creating engaging visualizations to uncover stories in the mutual fund and ETF industry. The role requires collaboration with reporters and editors and involves both long-term investigative projects and shorter, timely assignments.

Benefits
  • Generous annual leave
  • Health coverage
  • 401k and company match
  • Inclusive parental leave packages
  • Subsidised gym memberships
  • Opportunities to give back to the community
Things to weigh
  • Role is editorial journalism, not data analyst or data science
  • Candidates with primarily data analytics or data science experience will be rejected
  • Hybrid model requires onsite work 50% of the time
  • Salary range is disclosed as $75,000–$80,000 but may vary based on multiple factors
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