American City Business Journals is hiring: Data reporter in Denver

Source, organize and analyze company and industry data for Denver Business Journal's weekly research rankings, using surveys, public databases and other relevant sources. Produce news coverage and enterprise reporting derived from research, rankings and other data projects through traditional news reporting and visual storytelling techniques. Create, update and maintain database of all companies and sources to be surveyed for every research ranking. Database must be constantly updated. Oversees the creation of infographics to illustrate data findings, including supplementing other reporters' work. Supports newsroom news and enterprise projects that include or are driven by data. Participates with newsroom during Denver Business Journal events. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Two-plus years as a journalist with a track record of finding stories in data and/or using data in stories. Highly organized: Able to juggle multiple projects in order to hit various deadlines. Self-motivated: Able to suggest and initiate new research projects - with guidance from editors - then contact sources to develop ideas. Attentive to detail: Create surveys with clear requirements for respondents. Able to follow local Business Journal and AP Style and production guidelines in support of DBJ news reporting and research. Proven persistence and a willingness to engage with sources, data providers and employer representatives to identify and obtain information in support of research efforts. Expertise in Microsoft Excel and related spreadsheet software required. Prior experience in data management and sourcing data, including through public data sets, third-party vendors and direct surveys, a plus. Familiarity with federal, state and local public data sources a plus. Examples include the SEC, FDIC, Census Bureau, BLS, EMMA as well as municipal real estate and permitting sites. Familiarity with the Denver metro a plus. Proficient with MS Office Products Proficient with Web-Based Communication Platforms (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)