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Editorial Data Reporting Intern
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A Reporter investigates and reports on news events and stories. Gathers information from interviews, site visits and background research, and writes reports for news and media outlets. May edit news stories or write news commentary. Covers a particular territory or specializes in a topic such as politics, sports, on an industry. Works for a news service or media company, or works freelance and takes assignments from news organizations.
$61,897 / year median in the U.S.
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Location Requirements:
This role can be performed anywhere within the United States.Work Style Requirements:
Remote, USA Position Start Date:
September 13, 2026Position End Date :
December 20, 2026Application Deadline :
July 31, 2026Eligibility:
Recent graduates who have completed an undergraduate or graduate program. How toApply:
Candidates must submit a resume and a sample of a published data project they have worked on, including either a link to a portfolio or website (including GitHub) or relevant academic or personal projects to be included on their resume or cover letter. Responsibilities Research and develop at least one original, data-focused enterprise story for publication during the internship. Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, insights, and support ongoing editorial projects. Contribute to data gathering, cleaning, and interpretation from multiple sources, including public records. Collaborate with reporters and editors to integrate data into news and feature stories and shape story ideas. Support the creation of data visualizations for stories and special projects. Requirements Be a recent graduate with a bachelor's or master's degree in data journalism, journalism, communications, public policy, or a related field of study. Experience working with and incorporating data into news or feature stories (academic, internship, or personal projects). Demonstrate the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data from diverse sources, including public records. Experience cleaning and organizing complex or messy datasets. Possess working knowledge of data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, and/or R. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a strong narrative and visual storytelling ability. Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with editors and reporters. About the Business LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.Pay Rate:
$28.85 per hour #AIFluent This position is not eligible for benefits.Application deadline is 07/31/2026. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120. Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here . Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy . We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.