What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data reporter position at ACBJ?
- Collects and analyzes company and industry data for Birmingham Business Journal's weekly industry Lists, using surveys, public documents and other relevant sources.
- Manages and actively builds Birmingham Business Journal database of regional companies.
- Regularly reports stories based on data from the Lists and other research projects using appropriate narrative and visual storytelling techniques.
- Reports and writes four to six cover stories a year using data resources.
- Oversees creation of charts and infographics to illustrate research data findings.
- Works alongside reporters and editors on enterprise projects that include or are driven by data.
- Actively looks for creative ways to tell important stories using data.
- Participates in regular page proofing rotation.
- Produces stories for the daily newsletter as needed.
- Attends BBJ events and networks in the community.
Skills
- Strong news judgment, news analysis and news writing skills
- Proven ability to work with databases and spreadsheets to find patterns and stories
- Meticulous eye for detail
- Passionate about finding and dissecting data
- Ability to get people to tell you things they don't want to
- Strong customer service skills
- Solid Microsoft Excel skills a must
- Comfort with basic math
- Ability to mine and analyze data from surveys, regulatory agencies, other public documents and sources
- Knowledge of computer data-management applications a plus
- Drive for 100 percent accuracy
Experience
- 1-2 years of journalism or equivalent experience, with a track record of reporting on business data
- Familiarity with public-company, bank and regulatory agency filings a plus
Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Salary : $40,700 - $51,500
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