Senior Data Engineer & Visualization Specialist

Senior Data Engineer & Visualization Specialist - Television News & Politics

Location

New York, NY (Onsite)

Compensation

$150,000 - $185,000 annually

We are a leading broadcast news organization in New York City seeking a

Senior Data Engineer & Visualization Specialist

to strengthen our data-driven coverage of politics, elections, and the economy. This is a high-visibility role where your work directly supports breaking news, live broadcasts, and the analysis millions of viewers rely on each day.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain pipelines to collect real-time polling and economic data from APIs and public sources with accuracy and integrity

Design and manage relational databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL) that normalize and organize complex datasets for newsroom use

Develop custom tools and dashboards with Django, Flask, or React to support editorial teams, producers, editors, and executives

Create automated, interactive graphics and visualizations with Plotly, Matplotlib, or Power BI to highlight polling trends, election results, and key economic indicators

Implement real-time workflows and alerts that surface new data and keep the newsroom ahead of developing stories

Collaborate with editorial and operations teams to ensure data products align with fast-moving coverage needs

Qualifications

5-7 years of professional experience with Python, SQL, and API-driven data collection

Strong track record building clean, scalable pipelines and databases

Experience developing dashboards and applications that support newsroom or enterprise-scale operations

Familiarity with visualization libraries and business intelligence tools

Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated interest in politics, economics, and data-driven journalism