Collects and analyzes company and industry data for San Antonio Business Journal’s weekly industry Lists, using surveys, public documents, and other relevant sources.
Regularly reports stories based on data from the Lists and other research projects using appropriate narrative and visual storytelling techniques.
Reports and writes four to six cover stories a year using data resources.
Oversees creation of charts and infographics to illustrate research data findings.
Works alongside reporters and editors on enterprise projects that include or are driven by data.
Manages SABJ’s database of regional companies.
Actively looks for creative ways to tell important stories using data.
Report on and track industries, companies and people as assigned by the editors.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, including two to three years of journalism experience, is preferred
Strong news judgment, understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure
Meticulous eye for detail
Generate and execute digital content ideas.
Curiosity about people, business leaders and can spot trends
Passionate about telling stories and through data from surveys, regulatory agencies, other public documents and sources
Solid Microsoft Excel/spreadsheet skills
Able to mine and analyze data
Able to work well as a team, collaborating with reporters and editors.
Track metrics and help staff identify and deploy tactics to meet traffic and engagement goals.
Regularly participate in and attend Business Journal-sponsored events
Manage various social media channels
Ability to relate comfortably to a wide range of people, in person, on the phone and online
Proficient with MS Office Products
Proficient with Web-Based Communication Platforms (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)
Take on any other assignment made by the manager(s).

Data Reporter

American City Business Journals