New journalist job no.117: Database Editor

At some point someone should compile all the new jobs that have been created by news organisations’ shift online. Here’s one to start you off: Database Editor.

Read Derek Willis’ post about his new job at WashingtonPost.com – one I can imagine becoming increasingly important as news orgs start to realise the power of databases – from archives to stories that use databases to empower readers (e.g. Channel 4’s ‘NHS postcode lottery’ piece ).

4 thoughts on “New journalist job no.117: Database Editor

  1. Pingback: claus.blog » Neue Berufsfelder im Journalismus: Datenbank-Redakteur

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