The Examination is seeking a data journalist with a track record of producing impactful investigations to work with our data team as a contractor. We are looking for someone with a collaborative mindset, experience in transnational stories and a combination of technical and soft skills. Our ideal candidate is someone with programming skills and experience in coordinating data journalism projects.
Requirements
At least 3 years of experience as a data journalist.
Experience in transnational collaborations.
Experience identifying, planning and executing data analyses, interpreting the results and explaining findings.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.
Demonstrated knowledge of Python or R, command-line tools, SQL and geo-analysis tools like QGIS.
Fluent in spoken and written English. Additional languages such as Spanish or French are an advantage.
How to apply
Please send your resume, a cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this contract and links to or copies of three investigations with a short write-up on each describing the process, challenges and anything else that shows your contribution, to work@theexamination.org. (Please limit the write-ups to a total of two pages.)
If your experience does not match every qualification described here but you believe you bring something essential, we encourage you to apply and make your case.
Shortlisted candidates can expect to get a written assignment. We know that people can spend hours preparing applications and we respect candidates’ time. Therefore, if you are not chosen for this phase, we will notify you via email.
Any additional questions? Send us an email at work@theexamination.org
Deadline to apply: Feb. 5, 2026 11 pm Central European Time
Location
This is a remote role.
About The Examination’s data team
We are a small team of two people: Romina, the data editor based in Barcelona, and Fernanda, the data reporter based in Argentina.
Fernanda provides data analysis, reporting ideas and technical expertise to support our stories. Romina manages all the data editorial tasks, such as scoping out how the data team can aid an investigation, defining the key data statements and evaluating pitches to provide feedback and make sure that data components are viable. We work closely with the partnerships team, as some of our work supports our partner news outlets.
We have a collaborative mindset. We embrace open dialogue among the team, including external partners and contractors, to figure out what is best for each investigation, and we respect all views.
Pay
This is not an employment contract or position. The contract is for a maximum of 1,536 hours (approximately 4 days a week, depending on project needs) at $40 to $50 USD/hour, through Dec. 31, 2026.
About The Examination
The Examination is an independent, nonprofit newsroom dedicated to investigating preventable health threats and empowering affected communities through fearless, evidence-based reporting. Guided by scientific rigor and empowered by global collaboration, we go deep to report on commercial products and processes that contribute to preventable disease and death, which destabilize families, communities, health systems and economies. Coverage areas include the tobacco, food and fossil fuels industries.
Since our launch in 2023, our award-winning investigations have exposed corporate and governmental forces that undermine public health. We’ve teamed up with media partners around the world, ranging from leading newspapers to small investigative outlets confronting limited resources and attacks on press freedom. Our mission is to hold the powerful to account, inspire positive change and build a healthier world.