Data Journalist — Game Data & Analytics

Bloomberg; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) match

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Bloomberg is seeking a data journalist to join a project role expanding bloomberg.com’s games portfolio. The ideal candidate has a data background, will ingest, clean and search databases, and contribute to a data-driven game with rigor and accuracy.

The role emphasizes working with databases over visuals, with a playful, clever approach to game development. Experience with various game types is a plus and collaboration with newsroom teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Three+ years as a data journalist or equivalent experience.
• Strong grasp of Bloomberg coverage areas such as economics, business, finance, technology or politics.
• Curiosity about numbers, statistics and history.
• Meticulous standards for accuracy, sourcing and verification.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage dozens of databases from inside and outside Bloomberg.
• Vet data sets to understand provenance, accuracy and utility.
• Use data sets to generate daily programming.
• Consult on game design, UX and UI during game development.

Skills

Data journalism

Database management

Number literacy

Verification procedures

Job description

Bloomberg is seeking a data journalist to join a project role expanding bloomberg.com’s games portfolio. The ideal candidate has a data background, will ingest, clean and search databases, and contribute to a data-driven game with rigor and accuracy.

The role emphasizes working with databases over visuals, with a playful, clever approach to game development. Experience with various game types is a plus and collaboration with newsroom teams is essential.