Data Reporter Ignites and BoardIQ 

Financial Times Specialist is seeking a data visualization reporter to join our team. This reporter will cover the business behind investment management, as well as the boards that oversee mutual and exchange-traded funds. We write about companies such as BlackRock, Fidelity and Vanguard and about the business side of the 401(k) retirement savings system that millions of Americans rely on.

We are looking for a data reporter whose skillset sits at the intersection of journalism, design, and analysis.

The ideal candidate will be able to scrape, clean, analyze and otherwise wrangle data to write stories, produce interactive features and create compelling online visualizations for two of our titles: Ignites and BoardIQ. Both are well-established and highly profitable publications with large, sophisticated and engaged readers.

Could you be a fit? We want someone who will thrive in an environment where you are responsible for conceiving and executing long-term data analysis projects and shorter-term pieces. You should be comfortable toggling between the two.

We value creativity, entrepreneurialism and collaboration. At times you may be asked to work on projects with other reporters or to help ensure they use data properly in their work.

You will be part of a six-person data viz group and report to the Managing Editor of Data Visualization, while coordinating closely with the editors of both Ignites and BoardIQ. 

We seek someone whose curiosity, determination and forward thinking drives them to continue learning and developing their skills. To help you grow within our newsroom, we will invest in training sessions, classes and conferences.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

If you have the qualifications below, we’d love to hear from you. If you have some, even if not all of them, we still encourage you to apply!

  • A keen interest in data-driven reporting, visual journalism and business news
  • Experience planning and executing compelling data-driven stories and/or visualizations based on your analysis of large data sets
  • Experience working as a journalist, preferably on a daily deadline.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and other front-end web tools or online graphic libraries such as D3
  • A solid understanding of data analysis tools such as Python, R, Excel, etc. 
  • A track record of working successfully as part of a team
  • Strong ability to generate and pitch creative ideas
  • A detail-oriented and inquisitive mindset 

What’s in It for You:

  • Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick days
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life & disability insurance
  • Competitive 401(k) and company match, profit sharing after two years, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefits
  • Paid parental leave (maternity & paternity)
  • Flexible working
  • Employee-led networks that promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace
  • Other great perks such as volunteer days and in-office events

This role is part of the FT Specialist US Guild and covered under a collective bargaining agreement with the Writers’ Guild of America East. The salary for this New York City-based role is $71,000 to $85,000, depending on experience.

FT Specialist is an organization of people with initiative and integrity who are passionate about their profession. We value positive and creative thinking, resiliency and a commitment to continuous improvement.

We are part of Nikkei, the parent of the Financial Times. Nikkei is committed to equality of opportunity. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company – and we welcome all members of the community we serve to apply for openings with us.

 

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