Job Title: Data Journalist (Data-Driven Research and PR)

Location: RemoteRegions: South Africa or LATAMEmployment Type: Contract or Full-Time

Role Overview

We are hiring a Data Journalist to produce original, data-driven research pieces that will be published across major media outlets as part of a PR and SEO strategy. This role is highly output-focused. Hiring decisions are based primarily on the quality of a candidate’s previously published work rather than traditional question-and-answer interview style.

The Data Journalist will analyze large datasets and turn them into compelling, consumer-facing stories, particularly within the creator economy and broader business and market trends. This is a public-facing role focused on published research, not internal reporting.

How We Evaluate Candidates
* Selection is based primarily on published work products
* Candidates must submit 3 to 5 published data-driven pieces
* Interviews will focus on walking through existing work, including:Data sources and collection methodsHow datasets were joined, cleaned, and analyzedUse of SQL, APIs, or scriptingEditorial judgment and headline selectionHow the work could be improved with additional data access
* Data sources and collection methods
* How datasets were joined, cleaned, and analyzed
* Use of SQL, APIs, or scripting
* Editorial judgment and headline selection
* How the work could be improved with additional data access
* Candidates must be willing to share published work. NDA-only experience is not a fit for this role.

Key Responsibilities
* Produce in-depth, data-driven research reports designed for media placement
* Collect, analyze, and interpret public and proprietary datasets
* Write clear, compelling stories based on data insights
* Identify headline-worthy findings from large datasets
* Create charts, graphs, and visualizations that support storytelling
* Work on long-form research projects that may span weeks or months
* Contribute to research on the creator economy and digital platform trends

Required Skills and Experience

Technical and Analytical
* Strong SQL skills, including joining tables across multiple datasets
* Experience working with internal and external databases
* Ability to write basic scripts to pull data from third-party APIs
* Advanced Excel or spreadsheet proficiency
* Experience cleaning, validating, and structuring data
* Ability to create effective data visualizations

Journalism and Storytelling
* Proven experience producing published, data-driven journalism
* Native or near-native English writing proficiency
* Ability to translate complex data into engaging, consumer-facing stories
* Strong editorial judgment and sense of what is newsworthy
* Experience covering business, markets, finance, real estate, sports analytics, or similar data-heavy beats

Ideal Background
* Data Journalist at a media outlet or digital publication
* Business Intelligence or Business Analyst with strong writing and storytelling skills
* Experience producing research for external publication rather than internal reporting
* Comfortable working on long-term research projects
* Background in data-heavy industries such as finance, real estate, or market research
There is significant overlap with a Business Analyst skill set, with the differentiator being the ability to turn data into public-facing narratives.

Content Focus
* Creator economy and digital platforms such as TikTok, Twitch, YouTube, and online creators
* Business and market trends related to digital industries
* Focus is on industry data and trends, not influencer culture

Location and Work Setup
* Fully remote and offshore
* Open to candidates based in South Africa or LATAM
* Strong English proficiency is required

What This Role Is Not
* Not an internal reporting or dashboard-only role
* Not a software engineering role
* Not an academic or unpublished research position
* Not assessment-driven. Real, published work is required.

Application Requirements

To apply, please submit:
* Resume or CV
* Links to 3 to 5 published, data-driven articles or research pieces
* Brief notes on your role in creating each piece and the data techniques used