Data Journalist: Data Analyst & Researcher at Tegnainc

Tegnainc

Any TEGNA Station Location ·1w ago

Mid LevelFull-timePythonRustSpringAI

Salary Range

$59,500 - $80,500 /year

Estimated

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About the Role

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a Data Analyst & Researcher to support their Enterprise data journalism team. This role involves acquiring, analyzing, and validating information that powers data-driven reporting, working closely with Data Journalist–Producers to surface story ideas and strengthen both breaking news and enterprise reporting.

Key Responsibilities

→Acquire data through public records requests, government databases, scraping, and independent assembly.
→Organize, document, and maintain datasets for reporting and reuse.
→Monitor datasets to spot emerging trends and story opportunities.
→Use data to help prove or disprove topics that are top of mind for audiences.
→Conduct quick-turn data analysis for breaking news stories.
→Provide analytical support for enterprise and investigative projects.
→Conduct in-depth background research on a wide range of topics.
→Gather evidence to support reporting and investigations.
→Use AI tools to support data research and analysis.
→Assist in building timelines, comparisons, and contextual analysis.
→Fact-check data, figures, and methodology used in stories.
→Verify claims and ensure responsible interpretation of findings.
→Clearly document assumptions, limitations, and caveats.
→Translate analytical findings into clear summaries for reporters and partners.
→Support collaboration with contributing reporters and local market teams.
→Work with outside experts when additional validation or context is needed.