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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.




https://jobcenterkenya.com/data-reporter-job-in-nairobi-kenya-3/

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