Location: Preference for on-site in Amsterdam, but remote will be considered.

Application Deadline: Sunday, 23rd November 2025

About OCCRP

OCCRP is one of the largest investigative journalism organizations in the world, headquartered in Amsterdam and with staff across six continents . We are a mission-driven nonprofit newsroom that partners with other media outlets to publish stories that lead to real-world action. At the same time, our media development arm helps investigative outlets around the world succeed and serve the public.

Our mission is to spread and strengthen investigative journalism around the world and expose crime and corruption so the public can hold power to account. Our work has four main pillars:

• Investigations - we lead collaborative cross-border projects and publish hard hitting stories;
• Infrastructure - we provide training, tools, and resources so investigative outlets can thrive;
• Innovation - we develop new technology and solutions that serve the field of journalism; and
• Impact - we accelerate the fight against global crime and corruption with groundbreaking partnerships.

Position overview

The OCCRP Editor, Data is a senior editorial leader responsible for directing the organization's data journalism and data-driven investigations. This role manages a diverse team of data journalists, guiding their work on complex, cross-border investigations into crime and corruption. The Data Editor is a key strategic partner for the entire newsroom, blending team management, technical oversight, and hands-on editorial guidance to uncover stories hidden in data and present them with impact.

Core Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management: Lead, mentor, and manage OCCRP’s team of data journalists. Foster a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment that promotes skill development and high-quality work.
  
• Resource Management & Technical Development:
  • Collaborate with the Research Director and Research team in allocating resources effectively to meet project deadlines and strategic goals.
  • Coordinate with the Data desk manager to ensure the team stays abreast of new tools and techniques in data journalism and guide their adoption.
• Data Investigation Strategy: Develop and execute a strategy for data-driven investigations that aligns with OCCRP's mission. Work with the team to conceptualize and pitch ambitious investigations, and oversee their execution from data acquisition and analysis to publication.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work in close partnership with Regional Editors, the Editor for Strategic Projects, and investigative/core teams to integrate data journalism into all facets of OCCRP's reporting. Act as the primary liaison between the data journalists and the rest of the newsroom to identify opportunities for data analysis to support and elevate stories.
• Editorial & Technical Oversight: Provide editorial guidance on data projects to ensure they are journalistically sound, accurate, and compelling. Uphold rigorous standards for data integrity, analysis, and methodology.

Measures of Success

This role is accountable for leading impactful data journalism and integrating data analysis throughout the organization. Success will be evaluated annually based on the following measures:

• Quantitative Impact:
  • Data-Led Investigations: Oversee the successful completion of at least four major data-driven investigations annually that meet OCCRP’s standards for quality and significance.
  • Collaborative Support: Ensure the data journalists make significant contributions (e.g., analysis, visualizations, data products) to a high volume of investigations and other story formats led by other teams.
  • Team Output: The team consistently produces high-quality data visualizations, interactive features, and structured data sets for publication and network use.
• Leadership & Collaboration (Qualitative):
  • Story Quality: Data-driven stories are consistently well-reported, methodologically sound, factually irrefutable, and add significant value to OCCRP’s journalism.
  • Team Growth: Data journalists under the editor’s mentorship show measurable growth in their technical skills, reporting techniques, and editorial judgment.
  • Strategic Integration: The data journalists are viewed as essential, proactive partners by regional and investigative teams, and data journalism is effectively integrated into the newsroom's workflow and strategic planning.
  • Innovation: The team is actively exploring and implementing new tools, technologies, and methodologies to advance OCCRP's investigative capabilities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in journalism , with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role focused on data journalism.
• Leadership: Proven experience managing and mentoring a team of journalists with diverse technical and reporting skills.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of data acquisition and cleaning methods, analysis and programing (e.g. SQL, Python/R), data visualization tools, data pipelines, open-source intelligence (OSINT).
  
• Familiarity with Investigative Tools: Knowledge of platforms like Aleph, OCCRP’s research platform, or similar data analysis/investigation tools.
• Investigative Acumen: A strong journalistic background with a demonstrated ability to find and develop compelling stories from complex datasets.
• Collaboration: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams in a fast-paced, cross cultural environment.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to think strategically about data can be leveraged to advance large-scale, long-term investigative projects.

To Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter and a list of projects you have worked on that reflect the skills and experience we are looking for with a brief description of your role in them.

All applications must be submitted in English. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Whilst we have internal goals to reply to unsuccessful candidates, we regret that the high number of applicants greatly exceeds our capacity to respond to each person. We apologise that we will not be able to reply to every unsuccessful applicant.

As an equal opportunity employer, OCCRP values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, medical conditions, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified applicant requiring assistance or an accommodation to complete any step of the application process, please contact hr@occrp.org.