China Data Editor: Investigative Analytics & Visuals

Middle East Broadcasting Networks; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Middle East Broadcasting Networks is seeking a Data Editor to handle complex datasets related to China's activities in the MENA region. The role involves transforming data into compelling reports and visualizations, requiring strong quantitative skills and near-native Mandarin proficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a background in journalism or social sciences and be proficient in R or Python for data analysis. This position is vital for supporting informed reporting on critical geopolitical issues.

Qualifications

• Near-native Mandarin Chinese is required.
• Experience with large-scale datasets and cross-national analysis.
• Strong writing skills for publication-ready analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage datasets related to China's activity.
• Design and build quantitative journalism projects.
• Produce clear visualizations and analytical products.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data cleaning

Statistical modeling

Visualizations

Mandarin Chinese proficiency

R or Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

PostgreSQL

Tableau

Job description

Middle East Broadcasting Networks is seeking a Data Editor to handle complex datasets related to China's activities in the MENA region. The role involves transforming data into compelling reports and visualizations, requiring strong quantitative skills and near-native Mandarin proficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a background in journalism or social sciences and be proficient in R or Python for data analysis. This position is vital for supporting informed reporting on critical geopolitical issues.