Data Reporter

Job Overview

The Data Reporter is charged with providing readers with critical research that helps their businesses. Our Top 25 Lists are a signature feature and, under the direction of the Data Reporter, should be supplemented by charts, graphs, stories, etc., to help illustrate what the numbers mean. The entire ACBJ list database is a resource for editorial content as well as the primary source for digital, electronic and online data products. The Data Reporter is responsible for maintaining and growing that database, producing Top 25 lists, and assisting with research-based stories and special sections.

Job Responsibilities

• Produce weekly Top 25 Lists.
• Produce stories and graphics to explain and magnify trends from the rankings.
• Locate and survey all relevant companies of find alternative sources for each Top 25 list in accordance with the editorial calendar.
• Create and maintain a database of all companies and sources to be surveyed for every list.
• Follow up by telephone, e-mail or other means at least three times to individual companies and organizations that don’t respond to initial list survey, with a minimum of one actual conversation with representative of that company who should be included.
• Update and correct all Top 25 Lists for inclusion in the annual Book of Lists. Ensure all BOL deadlines are met.
• Take the lead in coming up with themes, ideas and content for data-based cover stories. Participate in editing content, writing headlines and cutlines, and working with the NDD on ideas for layout and photos.
• Provide reporters with research assistance on enterprise projects.
• We are in the office three days a week.
• Extensive computer use required.

Skills & Experience

• Attention to detail and schedules.
• Ability to learn new computer systems.
• Skilled at data analysis and interpretation.
• Experience with Excel and FileMaker Pro preferred

Additional Job InformationThe well-being of our employees is paramount. For that reason, ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet our employees' needs. We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time-off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge.
Here are just a few of our programs:
* Paid Parental Leave
* 401K Plan with Employer Match
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Employee Assistance Program
* Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs
* Commuter Flexible Spending
* Lifestyle Programs (Including incentives for healthy habits)
* Medical Infertility Services
* Corporate discount programs
* Employee Recognition/Service Awards
* And so much more!
(Benefits coverage indicated above may be based on employee participation in benefit programs and eligibility)
Salary RangeNot available
Compliance StatementThis Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law.Appropriate CDC guidelines are being followed for the protection of our employees and customers.