US Data Journalist
Quick answer
The Financial Times is hiring a senior data journalist to cover US politics, economics, and financial news in New York or Washington DC, with a salary range of $85,000 to $115,000.
- Role
- US Data Journalist
- Organization
- Financial Times
- Location
- New York; Washington DC
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $85,000 to $115,000
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Financial Times is seeking an experienced data journalist to cover US politics, economics, and financial news. The role involves collaborating with news editors and correspondents across North America and delivering compelling journalism on trade, economics, financial markets, and US electoral politics.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with US-based news editors and correspondents
- Deliver compelling journalism on trade, economics, financial markets, and US electoral politics
- Use data journalism or data science techniques to find and tell news stories
- Provide a global perspective for both US and overseas readers
What it takes
- Strong portfolio of work in data journalism, ideally focused on business, finance, economics, or politics in North America
- Experience using R or Python for data sourcing, cleaning, and analysis
- Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to explain quantitative analysis work to non-specialist audiences
- A passion for continuously learning in order to keep skills at the forefront of current practice
- The ability to pitch, write, and deliver original data-driven stories
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in New York or Washington DC, and is on-site with a minimum of three days per week.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $85,000 to $115,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a strong portfolio of work in data journalism, experience using R or Python, excellent communication skills, a passion for learning, and the ability to pitch, write, and deliver original data-driven stories.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by the end of the day on Monday, 26th October 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Financial Times's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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