Staff Editor/Statistician, Data Journalism Team

$111,712 - $145,000/Yr

CO0001 The New York Times Company - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - New York, NY

About the position

The Data Journalism department at The New York Times is seeking a statistician to enhance data-driven reporting across various topics. This role involves collaboration with newsroom colleagues, applying statistical methods to uncover insights, and effectively communicating findings. The position emphasizes a commitment to journalistic independence and aims to elevate the statistical literacy of team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop methodologies and code for statistical analyses of large and complex datasets to identify reporting leads and newsworthy findings.
• Collaborate with reporters and editors to incorporate advanced statistical approaches into their reporting projects.
• Contribute original ideas based on academic research and personal insights.
• Apply data analysis skills to stories with varying deadlines, from breaking news to in-depth investigations.
• Support and uphold the value of journalistic independence and the mission of The New York Times.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience in statistical analysis.
• Expertise in developing statistical models and tests for public interest questions.
• Ability to communicate statistical findings powerfully, accurately, and succinctly.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in journalism.
• Formal/academic statistical training.
• Preference for collaborative work on multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort with command-line tooling and version control.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• Health and wellness programs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave.