Data Reporter Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting to the Data
Editor, the Data Reporterwill be responsible for
generating data-driven editorial content by gathering, extracting, analysing
data, and identifying the best tools to explain and present information to the
public. The job holder pitches, researches and writes data-driven stories,
either alone or in collaboration with other journalists for use in any or all
NMG platforms including print, online, mobile, on the app, and on television.

Key responsibilities

• Conceive, develop and execute data driven
  investigations;


• Create charts, maps and analysis based on data
  aggregated from credible sources;


• Build interactive tools and graphics to allow
  readers to track indicators about subjects of news interest over time;


• Work with beat journalists, section editors,
  online editors, developers and designers to source and produce
  data-visualisations, cartography and infographics supporting journalists’
  stories and ensure the best representation of data in all formats (print,
  app and web);


• Improve the quality and representation of data
  accompanying stories by other journalists and generating data-driven
  stories;


• Develop longer-term data stories and features such
  as new indices, data templates for specific events such as elections,
  assess data providers and data software, archive data and develop new
  data-driven editorial products;


• Come up with ideas and create data-driven content
  in story form, blogs, quizzes and interactives;



• Ensuring delivery of digital content; and


• Adhering to social media policy as updated from
  time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or its equivalent
  from a recognized institution; Advanced Excel and/or SQL skills, or
  other comparable statistical tools;


• Two (2) years’ experience as a data reporter;


• Working knowledge of SEO and digital best
  practices; Ability to communicate both inside and outside the
  organisation;


• Ability to write complex reports;


• Possess analytical and administrative
  skills; 


• Possess people management skills.

How to Apply

If you meet the above
criteria, apply online at https://www.nationmedia.com/careers/ on or before December
31, 2021.