Data Journalist: Investigative Reporting for Ignites & BoardIQ

Financial Times; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401k match

Parental leave

Gym membership

Community volunteering

Job summary

The Financial Times is seeking a Data Journalist to join our growing data journalism team, producing exclusive, data-driven reporting and visual storytelling for Ignites and BoardIQ. This role sits at the intersection of journalism, data analysis and visual design and reports to the Managing Editor of Data Visualization.

You will source, clean, analyse and interpret complex datasets to uncover original stories in the mutual fund and ETF space, delivering charts and interactive visuals that

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience communicating data, research findings or business insights clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent collaboration across teams and subject areas.
• Curiosity and proactive approach to uncover opportunities and trends.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience using data/quantitative analysis for storytelling or audience engagement.
• Interest in developing technical skills in Python, R, data viz or related tools.
• Knowledge of FT products and editorial standards can accelerate impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop original, data-driven stories covering the mutual fund and ETF industry and boards.
• Source, collect, clean and analyse structured and unstructured datasets.
• Build charts, graphics and interactive visualisations to enhance storytelling.
• Identify trends and opportunities within datasets for exclusive reporting.
• Deliver long-term analytical projects and shorter-turnaround stories.
• Collaborate with reporters, editors and visual journalists across Ignites and BoardIQ.
• Support colleagues in applying data journalism techniques and interpreting quantitative information.
• Use public records, databases, APIs, and web scraping to uncover reporting opportunities.
• Ensure reporting and analysis meet accuracy, transparency and journalistic integrity.
• Contribute to ongoing development of data journalism capabilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data storytelling

Collaboration

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Python/R interest

Data journalism

Job description

The Financial Times is seeking a Data Journalist to join our growing data journalism team, producing exclusive, data-driven reporting and visual storytelling for Ignites and BoardIQ. This role sits at the intersection of journalism, data analysis and visual design and reports to the Managing Editor of Data Visualization.

You will source, clean, analyse and interpret complex datasets to uncover original stories in the mutual fund and ETF space, delivering charts and interactive visuals that