Data Journalist

$85,000 - $95,000/Yr

Haymarket Media Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Data Journalist position at Haymarket Media, Inc. involves working with the Campaign Red team to produce authoritative data journalism focused on the advertising industry. The role requires sourcing, cleaning, and analyzing data to uncover significant trends and stories, while collaborating with editorial teams globally to enhance content delivery. The position is based in New York, NY or Toronto, with a hybrid work model of two days on-site and three days remote.

Responsibilities

• Manage the editorial output from Red including the identification, planning, creation and delivery of reports, bulletins and surveys.
• Work with Campaign's editors to spot potential data-driven premium content.
• Ensure the data is fit for purpose by collaborating with the wider Red team.
• Manage regional freelance contributors and oversee their commissioning as directed by the Global Intelligence Editor.
• Build strong relationships with key advertising, media and marketing professionals in North America.
• Use industry knowledge to verify data within Red.
• Ensure quality control of all data and editorial content.
• Create compelling stories, reports, and data visualizations for readers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets with knowledge of common formulas and features
• Confidence working with data in various formats
• Ability to identify trends from data and extract larger narratives
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to visualize data effectively
• Strong writing skills to express data trends clearly
• Ability to cultivate industry relationships
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Experience as a journalist, data journalist, reporter, writer, or researcher

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the advertising industry
• Familiarity with Campaign and its offerings
• Experience with data visualization software or tools
• Experience with national or industry data sources
• Experience with programming languages
• Experience with AI

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Paid annual vacation, holiday and sick time off
• Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision
• Competitive 401(k) investment options with company matching
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee referral awards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training opportunities through industry-recognized programs
• Three Week 'Work from Anywhere' benefit