Senior Writer - Data-Driven Global Affairs (Remote)

Our World in Data; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our World in Data is seeking an experienced writer to produce data-driven, public-facing analysis for a general audience. This senior role involves building arguments from research and collaborating with data scientists to make visualizations accessible.

You will work closely with the Deputy Editor, Hannah Ritchie, and participate in a paid residency before a full-time offer. We welcome international applicants, with flexible hours and UK overlap.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of clear public writing for a general audience that relies on data and research literature.
• Strong ability to interpret data from multiple sources and present it clearly.
• Demonstrated editorial judgment and ability to frame topics for a broad audience.
• Interest in global issues and commitment to OWID’s mission.
• Ability to work independently from conception to completion and to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, engaging articles on topics such as health, poverty and inequality, technological change, demographics, or human rights; make data accessible to a non-specialist audience.
• Collaborate with data scientists to produce data and interactive visualizations.

Skills

Public writing

Data interpretation

Editorial judgment

Global issues interest

Independent writing

Tools

Visualization creation

Job description

Our World in Data is seeking an experienced writer to produce data-driven, public-facing analysis for a general audience. This senior role involves building arguments from research and collaborating with data scientists to make visualizations accessible.

You will work closely with the Deputy Editor, Hannah Ritchie, and participate in a paid residency before a full-time offer. We welcome international applicants, with flexible hours and UK overlap.