Head of Data Journalism & Editorial Strategy

Law360; Forest Home (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Shared parental leave

Study assistance

Job summary

Law360 is seeking an Assistant Managing Editor to lead the editorial side of our data team, overseeing reporters, editors and research specialists who turn data into rigorous journalism.

This hands-on leadership role will shape story ideas, coach reporters, and own the quality of all data-driven content from recurring series to investigative pieces. Collaboration with graphics and survey analysts will be essential to sound data storytelling.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of newsroom experience in data-driven or investigative reporting and editing.
• Demonstrated leadership or team management experience in a newsroom.
• Sharp editorial judgment and strong editing skills, especially with data-heavy stories.
• Comfort working with data of varying quality and completeness, and the ability to spot when the numbers don't add up.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of data reporters and editors, setting clear standards for reporting, writing and production across our data-driven series.
• Ensure data journalism is edited for accuracy, clarity, fairness and narrative strength – making sure complex numbers translate into stories readers can actually use.
• Develop and pitch story and series ideas, and guide projects from concept through publication in collaboration with reporters, editors and graphics staff.
• Coach and develop reporters and editors, helping them sharpen both their data skills and their writing.
• Own the editorial quality and integrity of the team's output, including how data and statistical findings are interpreted and presented.
• Partner with survey and research specialists to make sure reporting is accurate, well-sourced and clearly explained.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration so stories publish on time and meet the highest standards.

Skills

Leadership

Editorial judgement

Data journalism

Communication

Team management

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, public policy, political science, economics or related field

Tools

R

Python

Data Visualization

Job description

Law360 is seeking an Assistant Managing Editor to lead the editorial side of our data team, overseeing reporters, editors and research specialists who turn data into rigorous journalism.

This hands-on leadership role will shape story ideas, coach reporters, and own the quality of all data-driven content from recurring series to investigative pieces. Collaboration with graphics and survey analysts will be essential to sound data storytelling.