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Data Journalist, Private Equity

Data Journalist, Private Equity

Media ContactsMidtown Manhattan, New York City, New York
30+ days ago
Salary
$100,000.00–$120,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

This is an opportunity for an ambitious data journalist to impact the reporting of one of the best-known private equity news services.

Known for their high-quality subscription services, magazines, and content-led events, they have recently built a comprehensive data offering and are looking for an experienced data journalist to collaborate with an established team of reporters and editors.

We are looking for someone with a strong technical skillset with the drive and ambition to be proactive in pitching ideas for stories and models.

Key responsibilities include :

  • Using in-house data and sourcing external data to influence story ideas
  • Pitch and write data lead stories about private equity deals and trends
  • Use data visualisation tools to create dynamic digital graphics
  • Use coding to create repeating models for stories (for earnings season, for example)

Key requirements include :

  • A degree or significant professional experience as a data journalist
  • A good understanding of capital markets and private equity
  • Strong technical ability in data visualisation and coding (Python, Power BI, Excel, or Tableau, for example)
  • Everyone who replies will receive a response.