The Connecticut Mirror/Connecticut News Project, Inc. | Hartford, CT |

  
The Connecticut Mirror seeks a Data Editor/Computer-Assisted Reporting
Specialist to help lead our data journalism projects and collaborate with our
award-winning editors and reporters on complex investigative and watchdog
stories.

The successful candidate must have experience in data acquisition and analysis
and be a self-starter to lead the Mirror's team in deep data dives and
interactive projects. We are looking for a specialist who will explore new and
innovative ways to explain complex public policy through data and social
media. The successful candidate must raise the bar for statistical and data
literacy and will be encouraged to take chances through new means of
storytelling. The Mirror continues to raise the standard in the state by
exploring the relationship between public policy, diverse communities and
digital trends that help shape Connecticut.

The position is based in Hartford, Connecticut. We offer competitive
compensation and benefits package.

  
REQUIREMENTS

  
• At least three-five years experience working with data, web development
and/or the development of large-scale, interactive journalism projects.

• Understanding of the social web, both as distribution channel and reporting
resource.

• Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Structured Query Language (SQL)
and working knowledge of Google Fusion Tables and Tableau.

• Extensive knowledge of HTML/CSS, Python and Ruby on Rails.

• A demonstrated willingness to challenge powerful individuals and
institutions.

• A desire and ability to change the way people view government and policy.

• A proven ability to be part of a team.

  
ABOUT THE CONNECTICUT MIRROR/CONNECTICUT NEWS PROJECT

  
In 2009, a small group of Connecticut residents, concerned about the decline
in watchdog journalism, formed the Connecticut News Project, Inc.

  
A few months later, after securing start-up funding and hiring some veteran
journalists, CNP launched The Connecticut Mirror, a nonprofit, nonpartisan
news website with a very clear mission: Through deep reporting on government
policies and politics, to become an invaluable resource for anyone who lives,
works or cares about Connecticut, and to hold our policymakers accountable for
their decisions and actions.

  
The Mirror's small staff consists of award-winning editors and reporters with
decades of experience in Connecticut newsrooms or working for other national
or state news operations. We are the only state news organization with a full-
time reporter in Washington, D.C. More than 5,000 stories later, we continue
our fourth year with a still powerful sense of our mission.

  
The Mirror has produced more than 5,000 original stories, many of which have
been re-published in 25 Connecticut daily newspapers and their websites and
other media outlets. In addition, our veteran staff continues to be a guiding
voice in shaping public policy. The Mirror's coverage has earned it
unparalleled nonpartisan reporting credentials while claiming more than a
dozen state and national awards since the beginning of 2012.

  
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  
CNP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages the applications
of women, minorities and persons with disabilities.

  
HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume, at least four references, examples of your most
ambitious work and a one-page philosophy on how data will continue to play a
role in journalism's future to CEO/Publisher Brett Orzechowski at
[log in to unmask] by October 1. Finalist interviews will begin shortly
thereafter. No phone calls please.



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