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Data Reporter
The E.W. Scripps Company
Washington, DC, United States
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Description
Investigative journalism and innovative storytelling are at the core of the Scripps Washington Bureau, based in Washington DC. We have an opening for a Data Reporter to join our national team, producing documentary and investigative stories for broadcast on Newsy cable, OTT platforms and Scripps TV stations. Together, these platforms reach tens of millions of people who are interested in long form, deeply reported stories. We are looking for a reporter who is passionate for investigations and has strong data analysis skills. The ideal candidate has a proven track record delivering original investigations with high impact and is an idea generator that's able to juggle multiple projects as part of a dynamic team of journalists. Must be a great team player who is comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment producing primarily for video platforms but will also include digital, audio and social media outlets. While experience in all mediums is not required, the desire to learn is a must.
Key activities
• Conceive, develop and execute data driven investigations.
• Work in collaboration with others to gather and analyze small/med/large databases to identify patterns and discrepancies help identify or support the story within the data.
• Validate the integrity of the data.
• Prep data for visual presentation/analysis in motion graphics, animation or online interactives.
• Use sources, documents, computer-assisted reporting, and other journalistic tools to develop and report exclusive investigative and deeply reported documentary projects about abuses of power, corruption and betrayals of trust by public officials and other institutions charged with functioning in the public interest.
• Ability to juggle multiple short term and long term projects simultaneously while working with on-air talent.
• Work well with external and internal partners.
• Work with graphics and digital team to integrate data for presentation in video and online showcasing investigative findings.
• Meets established deadlines
• Candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule and perform well under pressure
• Adheres to Code of Ethics and Editorial Standards and Practices of The E.W. Scripps Company
• Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, skills and abilities
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: three to five years - producing data driven investigative stories with demonstrated results
• Must have experience working within an investigative team.
• Strong investigative skills showcased through superb research, analysis and reporting
• Strong analytical and advanced problem-solving skills
• Superb computer assisted reporting skills to include use of Excel, Access, SPSS, MySQL, web scraping and other database tools
• Familiarity with public databases and investigative search engines
• Knowledge of IRE/NICAR best practices
• Excellent writing skills
• Good command of social media, web search, use of databases and other state of the art news gathering techniques
• Ability and interest to continually learn new tools and techniques for data gathering and analysis
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, verbal /written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Must exhibit high standards of accuracy and fairness
• Ability to take initiative, receive constructive feedback, and work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel
• Must be an "Excellent" team player who works well in a highly collaborative environment
Preferred:
• Info graphic design skills, and/or general design skills
• Experience covering Washington