Data Reporter - AI-Driven Public Records & Maps

Clay Today; Woodbridge Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NJ.com is hiring a data-focused Reporter who can use AI tools to turn public records, live data and smart analysis into reporting readers can act on. The role combines reporting with building interactive tools and dashboards designed for mobile-first experiences.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of journalism experience, a relevant degree, and comfort with AI in professional workflows. Base pay is $60,000-$70,000 yearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or equivalent education and work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional journalism experience with data-driven reporting.
• Experience using AI tools in a professional workflow and understanding their limits.
• Familiarity with public data sources such as Census Bureau/state portals/municipal records.

Responsibilities

• Produce multiple data stories a week, including quick-turn pieces tied to breaking news.
• Create visualizations and custom interactive pages—maps, tables, dashboards—embedded in articles.
• Interview experts, officials and residents to give numbers a pulse and build data sources.

Skills

Writing for data stories

AI tools in journalism workflow

Public data sources familiarity

Deadline-driven independence

Collaborative reporting

Social media for sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field

Equivalent education and work experience

Tools

AI tools

Job description

NJ.com is hiring a data-focused Reporter who can use AI tools to turn public records, live data and smart analysis into reporting readers can act on. The role combines reporting with building interactive tools and dashboards designed for mobile-first experiences.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of journalism experience, a relevant degree, and comfort with AI in professional workflows. Base pay is $60,000-$70,000 yearly.