What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Journalist position at Fingerpaint Marketing?
Data Journalist
You transform numbers and analysis into narratives that spur action.
About Fingerpaint
Reset your expectations of a health and wellness agency. From our inception, Fingerpaint has been driven by an unstoppable collective spirit of possibility. It’s that curiosity that’s at the heart of everything we do. And nowhere is this more apparent than at our applied AI innovation lab, wet paint.
About wet paint
wet paint is Fingerpaint’s innovation lab for testing and applying AI, so named for its fresh and fluid spirit of experimentation. We’re a small team of high-agency T-shaped makers who love to build new ideas together. We’ve been busy applying all forms of AI—analytical, predictive, and generative—to deliver higher quality client solutions more efficiently. Without sacrificing security or privacy.
At wet paint, we value:
- Thinking AI-first
- Makings, not meetings
- Demos, not docs or plans
- An intense bias for action
- Learn-it-alls who have a strong autodidactic streak
This role reports to the Head of wet paint, and works directly with a Data Scientist and Creative Information Designer. Please note that this role requires that you be onsite in our office near Philadelphia a few days per week.
Why we need you
Raw data is incomprehensible. As our Data Journalist, you'll be the storyteller who transforms numbers into narratives. We need your unique blend of analytical prowess and narrative skill to sift through vast amounts of information, identify patterns and trends that others might miss, and craft stories that inspire action. Your work will be pivotal in shaping our clients’ understanding of markets, customers, and business opportunities so they can make more informed strategic decisions.
Here's what you'll be doing
As our Data Journalist, you’ll work at the intersection of data analysis and storytelling, collaborating with various teams to uncover and communicate valuable insights. Your role will be dynamic and multifaceted; on any given day you might:
- Dive deep into large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies that tell compelling stories about products, customers, and marketplaces
- Write data stories that translate complex data into easily understandable and impactful stories for both internal and external audiences
- Collaborate with data scientists, strategists, creatives, social and media analysts, and medical strategists to gather and analyze data
- Create clear and compelling data visualizations that complement your written narratives
- Stay up-to-date with the latest data journalism techniques and tools to continually improve our data storytelling capabilities
You need these qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field
- Proven experience (3 years) in data journalism or a similar role that combines data analysis with storytelling
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and identify meaningful patterns and trends
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with a preternatural talent for translating complex information into clear, engaging narratives
- A portfolio showcasing your data-driven storytelling work
It would be nice if
- You are proficient in data analysis tools such as R, Python, or SQL
- You have experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Flourish, Datawrapper, PowerBI, or similar platforms
- You have experience working with product or customer data in a technology company
- You've contributed to or led data-driven content strategies that resulted in measurable business impact
- You have experience with interactive or multimedia storytelling techniques
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Chance to apply cutting-edge AI technologies to real-world problems
- Opportunity to shape the future of healthcare marketing
- Collaborative, supportive team environment that values your ideas and growth
- Flexible work arrangements and a healthy work-life balance
- Competitive salary
- Generous benefits including
We're looking for someone who's equal parts rigorous analyst and captivating storyteller. If you're excited about the challenge of uncovering insights hiding in large data sets and turning them into data stories that inspire action, we want to hear from you!
