Data Journalist/Analyst in OpenMinds

Data Journalist/Analyst Київ, віддалено About OpenMinds OpenMinds isacompany onamission tobuild the world’s most advanced cognitive, social, and geopolitical threat intelligence and response. Established in2022 inUkraine, amid escalating threats from authoritarian regimes, OpenMinds now spans 20team members across 4countries, operating atthe intersection ofbehavioural sciences, machine learning, cultural anthropology, and national security. Weare trusted byNATO-member governments and leading research centers. Our solutions and platforms assist incrafting effective counter-influence operations and measuring their impact, supporting global efforts against propaganda, including vital contributions toUkrainian counter-disinformation initiatives. Who we’re looking for OpenMinds isseeking atalented and dedicated Data Journalist/Analyst tojoin our team. The role involves exploring the complexities ofsocial media and news data, aswell asdemographic, economic, and other types ofdata, touncover insights into disinformation, narratives promoted bymalign influence actors, and propaganda. This role calls for individuals with ablend ofcreative storytelling skills and analytical abilities. Inthe position you will: Develop investigation &research hypotheses; Conduct ananalysis synthesising data from diverse sources, including social media, behavioural data, and sociological studies; Collaborate with the technical team toensure data accuracy and integrity; Utilise various analytical techniques such assentiment analysis and narrative analysis toderive insights; Explore new methods toenhance analytical capabilities. Weare aperfect match ifyou have: ABachelor’s orMaster’s degree inJournalism, Economics, Social, Behavioural orPolitical Sciences, Communications, Data Science, orarelated field; Strong statistical understanding and analytical skills; Demonstrated experience indata journalism orany other field related tostorytelling through data; Exceptional writing and editing abilities; Minimum 1year ofexperience asadata journalist working with large datasets; Fluency inboth English and Russian languages. Good tohave: Proficiency indata visualisation tools; Fluency inRussian language (asRussian propaganda isour primary topic ofresearch); Experience with programming languages and statistical software (Python, SQL); Basic design skills inFigma and/or Illustrator; Familiarity with backend systems and cloud computing platforms such asGoogle Cloud Platform. Weoffer: ‍ Work inafast-growing company with proprietary AItechnologies, solving the most difficult problems inthe domains ofsocial behaviour analytics and national security; Work face-to-face with world-leading experts intheir fields, who are our partners and friends; Opportunity topresent your work ontier 1conferences, panels, and briefings behind closed doors; Modern A+class office inKyiv; Competitive market salary and equity incentive plan; Flexible work arrangements, including adjustable hours, location, and remote/hybrid options; Unlimited vacation and leave policies; Opportunities for professional development within amultidisciplinary team, boasting experience fromacademia, tech, and intelligence sectors; Awork culture that values resourcefulness, proactivity, and independence, with afirm stance against micromanagement.