Data Journalist, Ignites and BoardIQ
Core
Data Journalist producing exclusive, data-driven reporting and visual storytelling for Ignites and BoardIQ, focusing on the mutual fund, ETF industry, and corporate boards.
Role type
Data Journalist (Editorial)
Builds
Original investigative stories, interactive visualizations, and data-driven reports for FT publications.
Domain
Finance (Mutual Funds, ETFs) + Data Journalism
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Data sourcing and cleaning, Statistical analysis, Data visualization, Web scraping, API integration, Storytelling, Project management, Python/R (interest), Database management
Preferred skills
Knowledge of mutual fund/ETF industry, Experience with FT editorial standards
Technologies
Python, R, Web scraping tools, Databases, APIs
Responsibilities
Source, collect, clean, and analyze structured and unstructured datasets to uncover original stories. Build compelling charts, graphics, and interactive visualizations. Identify trends and anomalies within datasets. Collaborate with reporters and editors across Ignites and BoardIQ. Ensure reporting meets standards of accuracy and journalistic integrity.
Seniority
Mid-level IC