Data Journalist

Insurify•Cambridge, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Insurify is seeking a Data Journalist to dive deep into proprietary data sources and public data to find and write compelling stories that will interest the media and establish Insurify as a leading source of insurance data. This role involves tracking media trends, programming surveys for insights, and developing a proactive content strategy to drive media attention and build authority. The Data Journalist will also analyze competitor content, own the data content creation process from ideation to analysis to writing, and collaborate with stakeholders on new data content launches. This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to work from the Cambridge, MA office.

Requirements

A self-starter who has a portfolio of data storytelling
2+ years of data writing and data analysis experience
Some experience with digital PR and are motivated to get your insights reported on by the media
Interested in learning SQL, Python or R
Excited about brainstorming and developing new data-driven content ideas
Always looking for incremental ways to improve whatever you are working on
Love writing and have strong communication skills
An analytical person who dives deep to understand the “why” behind questions
A detailed-oriented person who takes time to understand what will engage your audience
Consistently strike a writing tone that communicates depth of knowledge and empathy
Can accurately employ AP style and active voice within your writing

Nice To Haves

Experience acting as the expert source for media interview, including but not limited to TV (Preferred, not required)

Responsibilities

Dive deep into proprietary data sources to find and write the stories that will interest the media and establish Insurify as the leading source of insurance data
Gather and analyze public data and research to balance topical and tangential content topics
Keep track of topics and trends in the media to understand how our data, content, studies and reports can can pickup on trending topics
Program survey to gather qualitative and quantitative insights
Play a key role in creating a proactive content strategy that drives media attention and builds authority
Analyze competitor content and successes to identify opportunities for improvement
Drive the data content strategy and creation for auto, homeowners, and other insurance verticals related to personal finance
Own the whole process of data content creation from ideation to data analysis to writing
Identify opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders to launch new data content