Data Journalist

Insurify

Data Journalist responsible for writing and analyzing data stories at Insurify, a leading fintech insurance startup. Driving content strategy and collaborating on media insights.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

data storytellingdata writingdata analysisSQLPythonRcontent strategymedia analysissurvey programmingAP style

Soft Skills

self-starterstrong communicationanalytical thinkingattention to detailcreativitycollaborationmotivationincremental improvementaudience engagementbrainstorming