Description
This team of reporters and computer programmers has worked on projects that have attracted millions of readers, sparked government reforms and helped win.
Examples of its approach can be seen in coverage of the recent, California’s,, destructive,in Los Angeles County and.
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
Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate some of the following qualifications :
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
This full-time, temporary position is expected to run throughDecember.Occasional night and weekend work is required.
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.
Last updated : 2024-05-22
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