Data Journalist - Bloomberg Games - Contract

About the role

Bloomberg is looking for a data journalist to take on a project role that will help expand bloomberg.com’s games portfolio. The ideal candidate has a data background and experience working with newsrooms, and will be asked to help leverage Bloomberg’s data expertise into a new game we’re developing. The job emphasizes databases over visualizations – the most important skill we’re looking for is an ability to ingest, clean and search databases with confidence. We want this person to have the same devotion to rigor, accuracy and evidence as the rest of the newsroom. We also want them to embrace that they’re working on a game and not be afraid to be playful and clever. Some familiarity with games – mobile games, news games, strategy games, board games, card games, video games, etc. – is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage dozens of databases from inside and outside Bloomberg.
• Vet data sets to understand their provenance, accuracy and utility.
• Use those data sets to generate daily programming.
• Consult on game design, UX and UI elements during game development.

Requirements

• At least three years working as a data journalist or relevant career experience.
• A strong understanding about some core areas of Bloomberg coverage, such as economics, business, finance, technology and/or politics.
• A curiosity and love of numbers, statistics and history.
• Meticulous standards for accuracy, sourcing and verification, especially with numbers.

Pay

Salary Range = 40 - 45 USD Hourly

Benefits

• One of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available.
• Merit increases and incentive compensation (exempt roles only).
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Various wellness programs.