Data Reporter

This position will be Hybrid in the office/market 4 days per week.

The Houston Business Journal is looking for a data reporter to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a master at sourcing, organizing and analyzing data and has the journalism chops to build on our newsroom’s strong legacy of using data to drive original and insightful business coverage.

The data reporter must identify news trends affecting the Greater Houston area’s economy and to communicate those trends through news reporting and visual storytelling techniques. The publication's weekly research rankings are a signature feature of the Business Journals and, under the direction of the data reporter, will be supplemented by stories and graphics to illustrate trends, highlight shifts in local research rankings and identify decision-makers behind those changes.

The data reporter’s work begins with managing our proprietary database and research rankings, and it requires strong news judgment to identify and generate breaking news and enterprise reporting based on those findings. The data reporter is responsible for maintaining and growing that database, producing research rankings, directories and other research-based special publications.

• Source, organize and analyze company and industry data for the HBJ’s weekly research rankings, using surveys, public databases and other relevant sources.
• Produce news coverage and enterprise reporting derived from research, rankings and other data projects through traditional news reporting and visual storytelling techniques.
• Create, update and maintain database of all companies and sources to be surveyed for every research ranking. Database must be constantly updated.
• Oversees the creation of infographics to illustrate data findings, including supplementing other reporters' work.
• Supports newsroom news and enterprise projects that include or are driven by data.
• Participates with newsroom during Business Journal events.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Two-plus years or more as a journalist with a track record of finding stories in data and/or using data in stories.
• Highly organized: Able to juggle multiple projects to hit various deadlines.
• Self-motivated: Able to suggest and initiate new research projects — with guidance from editors — then contact sources to develop ideas.
• Attentive to detail: Create surveys with clear requirements for respondents. Able to follow local Business Journal and AP Style and production guidelines in support of HBJ news reporting and research.
• Proven persistence and a willingness to engage with sources, data providers and employer representatives to identify and obtain information in support of research efforts.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and related spreadsheet software required. Prior experience in data management and sourcing data, including through public data sets, third-party vendors and direct surveys, a plus.
• Familiarity with federal, state and local public data sources a plus. Examples include the SEC, FDIC, Census Bureau, BLS, EMMA as well as municipal real estate and permitting sites.
• Familiarity with the Greater Houston area a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office Products
• Proficient with Web-Based Communication Platforms (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)
  
  

The well-being of our employees is paramount. For that reason, ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet our employees' needs. We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time-off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge. Here are just a few of our programs: * Paid Parental Leave * 401K Plan with Employer Match * Flexible Spending Accounts * Employee Assistance Program * Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs * Commuter Flexible Spending * Lifestyle Programs (Including incentives for healthy habits) * Medical Infertility Services * Corporate discount programs * Employee Recognition/Service Awards * And so much more! (Benefits coverage indicated above may be based on employee participation in benefit programs and eligibility)This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law. COMPENSATION: Negotiable