Data Reporter/Analyst - Fulltime, Temporary

The Hearst Newspapers (HNP) DevHub is hiring a Data Reporter/Analyst on a three-month contract to work on data-driven journalism projects. In this role, the successful candidate will work with our visual storytelling, engineering and data teams on stories and tools that help our readers better understand the communities we cover.

The HNP DevHub is a team of editorial engineers, data journalists, developers, designers, project managers and content strategists who collaborate with local newsrooms to create best-in-class digital experiences. We partner with newsrooms like the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, (Albany) Times Union, and the Hearst Connecticut Media Group and build projects like election results pages, searchable databases, severe weather trackers and elegantly designed alternative story forms.

The Skillset

Ideal candidates will be able to showcase some of the following. We do not expect candidates to be proficient in every area.

Experience in a modern newsroom (including student publications) or a related work environment.
Expertise in data analysis and data visualization, using tools such as R, Python, SQL, Datawrapper, D3, and Adobe Illustrator/ai2html.
Ability to use national datasets to identify stories about local communities and summarize the key findings.
Proficiency with Excel and Google Sheets.
Working knowledge of Git and Github.
Ability to self-manage and handle multiple projects and fast deadlines.
Appreciation of Slack, Zoom and other workplace tools.
Any experience with the following tools/systems is a plus:
Backend languages such as Node or PHP.
APIs and the use of web-scraping tools alongside AWS systems such as S3, EC2, Lambda.
HTML, CSS, JavaScript and relevant code libraries.
Front-end frameworks like React, Svelte or Vue.

The Responsibilities

Collaborate with team members on data-driven projects.
Analyze data and build visualizations for HNP’s core newsrooms.
Communicate with our editorial partners in HNP newsrooms.

If you’re passionate about ambitious local journalism, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. We know there are many great candidates who may not check all of these boxes.

The Basics

This position will have a Monday-to-Friday daytime schedule but weekend and evening, work may be required as news warrants.
Remote work friendly. The team is based in San Francisco and New York City.

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in California. The reasonable estimate is between an hourly rate equivalent to $80K to $85K per year over a 12-month period. Please note this information is specific to those hired in San Francisco. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.