CareerPlan

Fellow, Data Journalism

New York, NYFull-time$82k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Use data analysis to find, report, and tell stories for The New York Times newsroom, focusing on breaking news, explanatory reporting, and enterprise journalism.

Role type

Data Journalism Fellow

Builds

Published articles weaving original data analysis with traditional reporting

Domain

Journalism / Data Science

Required skills

Python, R, spreadsheet software, database software, data analysis, traditional reporting

Preferred skills

Command-line tooling, version control, statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, economics, subject-area expertise (politics, government, education, law, immigration, criminal justice)

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze data in a rigorous, reproducible manner; Clearly communicate data findings internally and in published articles; Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom; Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship

Seniority

Fellow (entry-level to mid-level training program)