Data Reporter: Turn Records Into Reader-First Stories

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oregonian media groupBrooklyn (NY)

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Newspaper Publishers

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About the role

NJ Advance Media is seeking a data-focused Reporter to transform public records and live data into reader-friendly stories, interactive maps and lookup tools. You will turn datasets into compelling narratives, verify findings, and publish fast on NJ.com. The role requires a bachelor's in journalism or related field and at least two years of reporting experience with data. Strong writing, ethics and collaboration across teams are essential.

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