Call for Application Data Journalist

Dataphyte is seeking a Data Journalist to join its newsroom.

This full-time role involves collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to produce accurate, engaging, and impactful reports that help audiences better understand complex issues.
The successful candidate should have strong writing and analytical skills, experience working with datasets, and the ability to communicate findings through compelling stories and clear data visualisations.

Key Responsibilities

Collect, clean, analyse, and interpret datasets from a variety of sources.

Produce high-quality data-driven stories, reports, and investigations.
Develop charts, maps, dashboards, infographics, and other visualisations to communicate findings effectively.
Translate complex data into clear, accessible, and engaging narratives.
Collaborate with the editorial team to identify and develop data-driven story ideas.
Verify data accuracy and maintain high editorial and analytical standards.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in journalism, data journalism, research, or analytical writing.

Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with published work that demonstrates the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

Experience producing investigative or data-driven reports.
Ability to work with datasets and perform data analysis.
Experience creating data visualisations, including charts, graphs, dashboards, or infographics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Datawrapper, Tableau, Flourish, Power BI, or similar data visualisation tools.
A background in journalism, economics, statistics, data science, social sciences, or a related field is an advantage.

Deadline: is Monday, 17 August 2026.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

An up-to-date CV.

Relevant writing samples that demonstrate experience in journalism, research, or data analysis.
Any additional supporting materials showcasing data visualisation or analytical work (where applicable).

Interested Applicant can apply via this link