ProPublica

Freelance Data Reporter

In short

Freelance data reporter role at ProPublica producing original data-driven investigative stories and performing "bulletproofs" — independently re-creating other reporters' analyses to verify them before publication. Requires at least three years of professional experience analyzing and reporting on large datasets using Python, R or SQL. Work is remote, self-scheduled, but requires occasional availability during Eastern Time business hours for meetings; this is a contract/freelance engagement running at least through the end of the year.

About the Role

The ProPublica data team is looking for freelance data reporters. Work is available immediately and will continue through at least the end of the year.

Projects include original data reporting as well as bulletproofs, a process where one data reporter independently re-creates another reporter's analysis to verify it before publication.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least three years of professional experience analyzing and reporting on large datasets using programming languages like Python, R or SQL. The work is remote and can be done on your own schedule, but the ability to attend occasional meetings during Eastern Time business hours is required.

How to Apply

Interested? DM or email [email protected] with a few examples of your work, your rate and general availability.

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