Data Journalist

We're looking for a Data Journalist, WARC Digital Commerce to join our team in New York as part of our Content function.

Your Role: You will be equally confident working with data as they are telling compelling stories with sharp, analytical commentary. WARC Digital Commerce provides high-value, data-driven editorial content for subscribers seeking the latest trends in e-commerce and retail media

Key Responsibilities

Work alongside the Head of Content and Reports Editor in creating an editorial programme for WARC Digital Commerce.
Write regular data point articles each week, featuring data visualisation and commentary.
Identify current and emerging industry trends, and find a way to communicate those trends through data-led content.
Contribute to the development of category and platform-specific reports for subscribers.
Collaborate with external partners and industry experts on content projects.
A team player, you will work across geographies, cultures and time zones and enjoy working with multiple departments, including data, design, production and marketing teams.
Develop a network of industry contacts for the sourcing of relevant data and analysis.
Support the WARC Advisory team with commerce-specific projects.
You are an advocate and ally for diversity, equity and inclusion

Your Experience

Some experience producing data-driven content, preferably (but not essential) with a focus on the e-commerce or advertising industries.
A data professional fascinated by the advertising sector, and what it means to businesses and consumers.
Comfortable with large data sets and consider yourself an expert in pulling insight / trends out of data.
Excellent copywriting skills and numeracy are essential.
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and HTML preference.
Superb organisational abilities and strong communication skills

If you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. At WARC, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role we would still like you to apply.