What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data and Graphics Journalist (Temporary) position at Los Angeles Times?
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Job Description Summary
The Los Angeles Times is looking for a developer excited to work with the Data and Graphics Department on the 2024 election.
Job Description
This team of reporters and computer programmers has worked on projects that have attracted millions of readers, sparked government reforms and helped win some of our industry’s highest awards.
Examples of its approach can be seen in coverage of the recent primary, California’s extreme drought, neighborhood voting patterns, destructive fires, civic engagement in Los Angeles County and numerous other topics.
Requirements
Qualified applicants should send a resume, cover letter and work samples to Data and Graphics Director Hanna Sender. Please note, the opportunity to attach additional documents appears on the third screen and is labeled “Upload.” Cover letters should introduce the team to your best work and provide a summary of the role you played in creating each work sample.
The L.A. Times is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive. Explore our company history, achievement, values, mission and more on our career site.
The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $34.65 - $49.82 and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, licenses, certifications, and other business or organizational needs. Compensation will be determined based on the above factors along with the requirements of the position. At The L.A. Times, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role. Please visit our career site to view the benefits available to our employees.
The Company is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation, we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team at the Los Angeles Times! We look forward to reviewing your application.
Job Description Summary
The Los Angeles Times is looking for a developer excited to work with the Data and Graphics Department on the 2024 election.
Job Description
This team of reporters and computer programmers has worked on projects that have attracted millions of readers, sparked government reforms and helped win some of our industry’s highest awards.
Examples of its approach can be seen in coverage of the recent primary, California’s extreme drought, neighborhood voting patterns, destructive fires, civic engagement in Los Angeles County and numerous other topics.
Requirements
- A minimum of three years of journalism experience
- Experience working on election results for newsrooms, or equivalent
- Ability to foster excellent communication with peers, supervisors and the newsroom
- Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong news judgment, fluency in style and deep knowledge of taste and legal considerations
- Ability to navigate digital platforms and stay on top of current events
- Understanding of the importance of accuracy and precision
- An ethical and inclusive approach in the workplace that promotes collaboration
- Experience building the back-end of data-driven news applications and interactive work for the general public
- Well versed in the tools and programming languages required for an election rig such as Node.js, APIs, Python and AWS. As well as HTML, CSS and Javascript, including libraries such as Svelte.js
- Experience working with election results data, such as the Associated Press API
- Familiar with the fundamentals of front-end computer programming, data visualization, news design and digital storytelling
- Confident working in a small team of their peers on hard deadlines
Qualified applicants should send a resume, cover letter and work samples to Data and Graphics Director Hanna Sender. Please note, the opportunity to attach additional documents appears on the third screen and is labeled “Upload.” Cover letters should introduce the team to your best work and provide a summary of the role you played in creating each work sample.
The L.A. Times is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive. Explore our company history, achievement, values, mission and more on our career site.
The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $34.65 - $49.82 and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, licenses, certifications, and other business or organizational needs. Compensation will be determined based on the above factors along with the requirements of the position. At The L.A. Times, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role. Please visit our career site to view the benefits available to our employees.
The Company is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation, we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team at the Los Angeles Times! We look forward to reviewing your application.
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