Data Researcher

Job Summary
This role is vital to the generation and delivery of the Oxford Analytica Daily brief, by undertaking research into datasets to support Graphics within briefs and Graphic Analysis briefs; by operating our Publisher to deliver the OADB to clients via email and the website; contributing to the generation and delivery of presentations and webinars; and ensuring existing and new contributors are correctly onboarded and supported through Dow Jones and Oxford Analytica systems.

Areas of responsibility
Data research

• Work with a wide variety of data sources (most open source, some proprietary) to extract datasets for the charts and maps that appear in the Oxford Analytica Daily Brief
• Much of this data will be economic, but we write on a wide range of subjects, which can include everything from AI and misinformation to our energy and climate change.
• Fulfill analyst requests for datasets to illustrate these charts on a given topic or country, and working with our design team to turn these compelling charts and graphics.

Production support

• Work with our content management system (CMS) to help prepare Daily Brief content for publication to the web and delivery via email
• Use our CMS to prepare content items like webinars and videos for publication
• Assist the Daily Brief team with the production of presentations and slide decks, and manage presentations during webinars
• Make content updates to our marketing website
• Work with our in-house analysts to license photos for our daily coverage and load them using our CMS

Contributor management

• Assist with our network of specialist contributors
• Work across our systems to onboard new contributors and set them up in our systems

You Have

• An ability to work with data, working with open source and proprietary datasets to extract data that tells a story
• A general interest in politics and economics
• A passion for working alongside a tight-knit team of experts and the ability to contribute ideas and offer help to other members.
• An ability to work with a variety of content management systems
• The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while handling multiple responsibilities.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Flexibility in changing tasks and responding to evolving priorities.
• A desire to learn new skills.
• An understanding of Dow Jones standards and ethics, and the Oxford Analytica brand and content.

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Business Area: Dow Jones - Risk & Research

Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status
Non-Union role

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Req ID: 48337