Data Journalist (BBC Verify)

TL;DR

Data Journalist (hirify.global Verify): Producing data-driven stories and visualizations for multi-platform news coverage with an accent on statistical analysis and investigative storytelling. Focus on cleaning and querying complex datasets using R and Excel to create engaging interactives for digital, TV, and radio audiences.

Location: Must be based in Birmingham, UK (Hybrid role with regular office attendance required).

Salary: £28,000–£38,000 per annum.

Company

The hirify.global is a global public service broadcaster committed to informing, educating, and entertaining audiences through high-quality, inclusive content.

What you will do

• Contribute to award-winning data journalism projects across various hirify.global platforms.
• Develop content tailored for digital, social media, TV, and radio audiences.
• Collaborate with correspondents, designers, and engineers on multi-platform storytelling.
• Produce data-driven interactives and visualizations to explain complex news stories.
• Originate and develop original story ideas based on data analysis.

Requirements

• Must be based in Birmingham, UK or able to work from the Birmingham office regularly.
• Proven experience in a dedicated data journalist role.
• Strong understanding of statistics and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in cleaning, parsing, and querying data using R and Excel.
• Demonstrable experience in data visualization using tools like Flourish or Datawrapper.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible 35-hour working week.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Defined pension scheme.
• Discounted dental, health care, and gym memberships.
• Commitment to professional development and inclusive working environments.