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Insurify

Data Journalist

Cambridge, MA · On-site +1

$70K - $80K/yr

Dive deep into proprietary data sources to find and write the stories that will interest the media ... Social impact volunteer time * Catered lunches in the office Insurify is committed to offering a ...

Insurify

Data Journalist

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Dive deep into proprietary data sources to find and write the stories that will interest the media ... Social impact volunteer time * Catered lunches in the office Insurify is committed to offering a ...

Morningstar, Inc.

Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$89K - $131K/yr

You will work closely with data journalists, editors, product managers, and other engineers to ... Paid volunteering days * 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups Morningstar's hybrid work ...

WhoWhatWhy

Senior Editor (Volunteer)

New York, NY · On-site +1

For some, this is a way to stay actively engaged in serious journalism, mentor developing writers ... Familiarity with multimedia or multi-platform storytelling, including audio, video, or data ...

KBR

Science Journalist

Sioux Falls, SD · Hybrid

BA in Mass Communications, Journalism, Remote Sensing, Geography, or closely related discipline ... Understanding of multimedia storytelling and data visualization. * Experience editing and ...

Key Media

Journalist- 100% remote

New York, NY · On-site +1

Grow your journalism career with an international media company while working 100% remotely. At Key ... Time off that grows with you: extra vacation day each year of service + one paid volunteer day

Key Media

Journalist- 100% remote

New York, NY · Remote

Grow your journalism career with an international media company while working 100% remotely. At Key ... Time off that grows with you: extra vacation day each year of service + one paid volunteer day

Key Media

Journalist- 100% remote

New York, NY

Grow your journalism career with an international media company while working 100% remotely. At Key ... Time off that grows with you: extra vacation day each year of service + one paid volunteer day

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How much do volunteer data journalism jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer data journalism in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Volunteer Data Journalist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Volunteer Data Journalist, you need strong analytical abilities, proficiency in data collection and interpretation, and a background in journalism, statistics, or a related field. Familiarity with data visualization tools (like Tableau or Datawrapper), spreadsheet software, and basic coding languages such as Python or R is often required. Curiosity, attention to detail, and effective storytelling are essential soft skills for uncovering insights and communicating findings to diverse audiences. These skills ensure accurate, compelling reporting that can drive public understanding and support data-driven decision-making.

What is a Volunteer Data Journalist?

A Volunteer Data Journalist is someone who collects, analyzes, and visualizes data to uncover stories, trends, or insights, often for non-profit organizations or community projects, without receiving payment. Their work involves gathering data from various sources, cleaning and interpreting it, and presenting the findings in an accessible way through articles, infographics, or interactive dashboards. Volunteer data journalists play a vital role in promoting transparency, informing the public, and supporting causes by making complex information understandable. They often collaborate with other journalists, researchers, or advocacy groups to amplify the impact of their work.

What types of projects and datasets do Volunteer Data Journalists typically work with, and how do they collaborate with editorial teams?

As a Volunteer Data Journalist, you may work on projects ranging from analyzing public datasets to visualizing trends in social issues or government policy. Common datasets include government records, public health statistics, or open-source databases. Collaboration with editorial teams is frequent, as you'll often partner with reporters to identify compelling stories, verify data accuracy, and present findings in accessible formats. Expect regular meetings and brainstorming sessions to align data insights with journalistic narratives, ensuring stories are both informative and engaging.
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Infographic showing various Volunteer Data Journalism job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,804 per year, or $19.1 per hour.
Data Journalist

Data Journalist

Insurify

Cambridge, MA • On-site, Remote

$70K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Warning: Fraudulent Job Adverts Beware of fraudulent activities claiming to represent Insurify. We are not associated with any entities soliciting personal information or payment. The safety of our job seekers is a top priority, and we actively work to prevent such incidents. Insurify will never request sensitive information or payment during the hiring process. Be cautious of text-only interviews, interviews conducted through Microsoft Teams, or suspicious offer letters. Why us?
Insurify is one of America's fastest-growing MIT FinTech startups and has been recognized as one of Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing private companies in America in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021, Forbes Fintech 50 List for 2023, 2022, and 2021, Forbes Next Billion Dollar Startups of 2022 global and Top 100 InsurTech company. We're changing the way millions of people compare, buy and manage insurance with artificial intelligence, technology, and superior product design.
Our company vision is to be recognized as the preeminent and most trusted digital agent for insurance comparison, purchase, and management. Our team is critical to achieving our vision and fostering the right culture is essential to our team's success.
Join us if you like
  • $1.3 Trillion market opportunity
  • MIT alumni founders
  • Female-led startup
  • $130M total funding
  • Strong leadership team with experience from many successful startups around the world

How you will make an impact
  • Dive deep into proprietary data sources to find and write the stories that will interest the media and establish Insurify as the leading source of insurance data
  • Gather and analyze public data and research to balance topical and tangential content topics
  • Keep track of topics and trends in the media to understand how our data, content, studies and reports can can pickup on trending topics
  • Program survey to gather qualitative and quantitative insights
  • Play a key role in creating a proactive content strategy that drives media attention and builds authority
  • Analyze competitor content and successes to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Drive the data content strategy and creation for auto, homeowners, and other insurance verticals related to personal finance
  • Own the whole process of data content creation from ideation to data analysis to writing
  • Identify opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders to launch new data content

This is a hybrid position that requires candidates to be able to come into our Cambridge, MA office.
Who you are
  • A self-starter who has a portfolio of data storytelling
  • You have 2+ years of data writing and data analysis experience
  • You have some experience with digital PR and are motivated to get your insights reported on by the media
  • You are interested in learning SQL, Python or R
  • You are excited about brainstorming and developing new data-driven content ideas
  • You are always looking for incremental ways to improve whatever you are working on
  • You love writing and have strong communication skills
  • You are an analytical person who dives deep to understand the "why" behind questions
  • You are a detailed-oriented person who takes time to understand what will engage your audience
  • You consistently strike a writing tone that communicates depth of knowledge and empathy
  • You can accurately employ AP style and active voice within your writing
  • You have experience acting as the expert source for media interview, including but not limited to TV (Preferred, not required)

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous stock options
  • Health, Dental Coverages
  • 401K plan with match
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Generous company holiday calendar
  • Learning & Development Stipends
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Social impact volunteer time
  • Catered lunches in the office

Insurify is committed to offering a fair, competitive, and transparent compensation program that supports our mission to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Our compensation philosophy is guided by several factors including a candidate's relevant experience, education/training, job-related skills, and location.
In addition to the base salary our total compensation package includes health coverage, retirement contributions, and additional wellbeing benefits. Some positions may be eligible for company equity.
Below is the base compensation range for US locations:
$70,000-$80,000
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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