Statistical Analyst/ Graphics Developer (Remote)

The Athletic Media Company; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports media organization is seeking a journalist with experience in data visualization and statistics to join their Visuals and Data team. This remote position involves enhancing reporting through compelling data visualizations and building interactive projects. Applicants should have a strong background in data analysis, collaboration, and using design tools. A competitive salary range of $110,000 to $180,000 is available, alongside unique benefits for full-time employees.

Benefits

Employer-contributed medical, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Experience working with data and statistics.
• Track record of publishing data visualizations.
• Experience in designing and deploying interactive projects.

Responsibilities

• Use data to enhance reporting clarity.
• Publish engaging data visualizations.
• Consult on statistics and editorial conclusions.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Collaboration

Creativity

Understanding of statistics

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About Us

Powered by one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media, The Athletic brings sports fans the most comprehensive stories about the teams, sports and athletes they love. The Athletic’s newsroom of 500+ full-time staff delivers in-depth coverage of hundreds of professional and college teams across more than 47 North American markets and all 20 football clubs in the English Premier League, as well as many Championship clubs.

About the Role

The Athletic is looking for a journalist with experience in data visualization, statistics and engineering to help advance its mission of being the world’s best destination for sports fans. This is a wide-ranging, generalist role on the Athletic’s Visuals and Data team, with opportunities to help shape projects of all kinds, whether it’s a modest chart, an analytical conclusion, an expansive standalone visualization or a live application.

This is 100% remote for candidates based in the United States or Canada.

Responsibilities

• Use data and analysis to communicate our reporting stronger and more clearly.
• Publish clear, compelling and imaginative data visualizations.
• Help imagine and build interactive projects and applications.
• Consult and advise on our use of statistics and editorial conclusions from data.

Requirements

• Experience working with data and statistics and an understanding of the communication of causality, uncertainty and statistical forecasting.
• Experience conceiving, prototyping and deploying interactive projects of all sizes, from engineering foundations to frontend details.
• A creative approach to the news and sports, with an eye for finding novel angles and data sets in odd places.
• A track record of close collaboration with other journalists and technologists.
• Demonstrated excellence in publishing data visualizations for mass audiences.
• Experience working within design tools like Figma or Adobe Creative Suite.
• This is a remote-based role with candidates willing to work regularly from our New York City office preferred.

The annual base salary range for this role is $110,000.00 - $180,000.00 USD. The total compensation offered for this position may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and location. It may also include non-cash rewards and benefits. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based on their country of residence. Our comprehensive US benefits package includes:

• Highly competitive, employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance plans.
• Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare expenses.
• 401k retirement savings plan and employer match.
• Paid time off including paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 15 days of accrued vacation to start, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

For international candidates: Our global benefits packages offer similar benefits and perks, competitive to the local market.

The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.