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Data reporter

Data reporter

American City Business JournalsKansas City, MO
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Job Overview

Our data reporter is involved in the full breadth of data journalism : deciding on topics and scope of research, composing and sending out surveys, compiling results, and providing coverage of the most meaningful changes, trends and people. Projects on the top area private companies and fastest-growing companies are subjects of cover packages and even live events. Our annual Book of Lists is one of the publication's leading products and provides a showcase for the data reporter's work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead work on lists, a key feature of each week's print edition, from drawing up surveys to determining which companies and people to survey to compiling results
  • Leverage list results for articles, additional explanatory charts / graphs, and leading efforts to provide stories of people behind the numbers
  • Lead work on planning for annual Book of Lists. This includes determining content to include, making updates as needed, and working with editors and designers on presentation.
  • Work with other reporters to provide research assistance for larger projects or helping to present data for daily items.

Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree, or similar professional experience, in journalism or data analysis
  • Familiarity with Excel and able to easily learn new software programs
  • Competitive drive to present the most-complete, most-accurate information and coverage

    • Additional Job Information

    The well-being of our employees is paramount. For that reason, ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet our employees' needs. We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time-off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge.

    Here are just a few of our programs :

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401K Plan with Employer Match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs
  • Commuter Flexible Spending
  • Lifestyle Programs (Including incentives for healthy habits)
  • Medical Infertility Services
  • Corporate discount programs
  • Employee Recognition / Service Awards
  • And so much more!

    • Benefits coverage indicated above may be based on employee participation in benefit programs and eligibility)

    Salary Range

    Not Available

    Compliance Statement

    This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law.Appropriate CDC guidelines are being followed for the protection of our employees and customers.

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