Data Journalist

As Data Journalist for Retail Week, you will be responsible for outputting news stories, analysis, charts and newsletter copy, through a mix of data projects and stories that come out of connections with industry sources, analysts and data providers.

This role contributes to Retail Week’s Intelligence and Insights output by delivering timely, data-led journalism and analysis that informs, engages and supports the retail sector. Your impact will help drive the authority, credibility and reach of the Retail Week brand.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a budding journalist who wants to develop their career at a highly respected publication and can demonstrate some experience of published journalism writing or analysis material.

If possible, please submit a link to your portfolio in the Personal Summary section on the application form. Alternatively, we will request examples of your writing during shortlisting.

What You’ll Be Doing

Breaking news stories and producing accurate content tailored for the retail sector

Exercising editorial judgement and decision-making when pitching, selecting and executing data-led story concepts

Developing strong relationships with senior industry leaders, technology suppliers and data providers, in person and via telephone, email and social media

Meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of journalistic quality and accuracy

Pitching and delivering in-depth analysis pieces investigating major retail sector trends

Creating and adapting content for websites, social media and newsletters

Conducting interviews and speaking regularly with expert sources

Working collaboratively with colleagues to support reporting and brand objectives

What You’ll Need

NCTJ qualification or industry specific equivalent or equivalent professional experience

A portfolio of published journalism or analysis material

Ability to write clearly and communicate complex subject matter for a non-technical audience

Good knowledge of digital journalism practices and social media platforms, especially LinkedIn

A passion for data and familiarity with basic statistical concepts such as averages and percentage change

Working knowledge of spreadsheet software such as Excel

Excellent news and editorial judgement and storytelling skills

Ability to build relationships, interview and network with industry sources, both on the phone, in-person and digitally

Adaptability and commitment to continuous learning

Some flexibility in working hours may be needed to attend conferences and events

Benefits & Initiatives

6.6 weeks of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time). The equivalent to 25 days plus standard England and Wales bank holidays for full-time colleagues

One additional day holiday per year after 6 years’ service, up to a maximum 7.6 weeks of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time). The equivalent to 30 days plus standard England and Wales bank holidays for full-time colleagues

A holiday purchase scheme, allowing employees to purchase up to 3 additional days of annual leave and spread the cost over up to 6 months

An additional day of paid leave, a ‘MeDay’, allowing you the flexibility to celebrate a cultural or religious event or your birthday. It recognises that everyone’s background is unique and gives you the freedom to mark what matters to you.

One paid volunteering day per year to support a charity or community initiative of your choice

Hybrid and agile working opportunities (role dependent)

Enhanced Pension Contributions, we offer employer pension contributions above the statutory minimum

Life Assurance Scheme

Group Income Protection

Enhanced family-friendly leave pay entitlements

Wellbeing benefits, including: A health care cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Virtual GP service and access to health & wellbeing resources and tools

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, supported by employee-led networks and proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer

Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to satisfactory completion of probationary period)

Electric Car Scheme (subject to satisfactory completion of probationary period)