Data Journalist

We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Journalist to join our team at MailOnline. The role is based full-time in our London newsroom and gives you the chance to make a real impact by telling important stories with data. As a Data Journalist you will play a vital role in transforming information into engaging and informative stories that resonate with a national or global audience.

Responsibilities

Generate your own ideas for articles based on data analysis
Handle large datasets using spreadsheets such as Google Sheets or Excel
Explore data and extract meaningful insights for articles across a wide range of subjects and sections
Collaborate with a team of journalists and designers to create compelling data-driven stories
Use statistical analysis and data visualisation tools to present complex information in an engaging way
Help to improve data literacy of our reporters and collaborate to help upskill our teams
Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Stay up-to-date on the latest data journalism trends and techniques

Skills and qualifications

Degree in journalism, data science, statistics, or a related field
Experience as a Data Journalist or a related role, ideally in the publishing industry
Proven ability to generate original ideas for data-driven stories
Experience with programming languages used by data journalists, such as Python and R
Knowledge of basic HTML and CSS
Understanding of web page design

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work in a brilliant team at one of the world’s largest media companies
25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution.
Life cover under the Pension Plan of up to 3x your basic salary.
Subsidised canteen
Onsite gym
Onsite nurse and GP clinics
Our Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted dining cards