Editorial Data & Insights Fellow (Business Media / Data Journalism)

New York City, NY (Hybrid: Tue/Wed/Thu in-office) | One-Year Fellowship | $23/hr + PTO & Benefits

About the Role

The publisher behind two of the most recognized business media brands in the country is offering a one-year Editorial Data & Insights Fellowship for recent graduates looking to build expertise in data journalism. The fellow will work alongside experienced editors, reporters, designers, and product leaders across both publications.

Reporting to the Head of Editorial Strategy, the fellow will help develop innovative editorial products, uncover data-driven stories, and shape how audiences experience journalism through data visualization, analysis, and storytelling. The fellowship includes mentorship from experienced journalists, hands-on experience producing published work for nationally recognized brands, and exposure to editorial strategy, audience development, product innovation, and visual storytelling. The role requires 35 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting public and proprietary datasets to identify compelling editorial opportunities
• Transforming complex information into engaging visual and data-driven storytelling
• Developing concepts for new editorial products and recurring data features
• Collaborating with editorial, design, product, and video teams to bring data stories to life across multiple platforms
• Supporting reporters and editors with research, data analysis, and insights that strengthen their reporting
• Building scalable workflows and processes for faster production of data journalism projects
• Producing original reporting inspired by independent research and analysis
• Staying current on emerging data sources, visualization techniques, and AI-enabled research tools

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher required
• Recent graduate with demonstrated interest in journalism, data analysis, business, economics, public policy, or a related field
• Prior journalism or media experience through campus publications, newsletters, podcasts, digital media, or internships at a news organization is highly preferred
• Strong research skills with the ability to identify meaningful trends within complex datasets
• Experience using AI-powered research and productivity tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and the ability to quickly learn new technologies and editorial systems
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a collaborative newsroom environment
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available)