The Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) in Washington, DC is a non-profit organization serving the media and the public with analysis and information on capital punishment. DPIC promotes informed discussion of the death penalty by preparing in-depth reports, conducting briefings for journalists, and serving as a resource to those working on this issue. DPIC maintains extensive datasets, including information on everyone sentenced to death, executed, exonerated and granted clemency in the modern era of the death penalty. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly value our commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion both in our operations and in the work we do.
DPIC seeks interested candidates for a Data Storyteller position. The Data Storyteller will work with a team of DPIC staff to create reports and visualizations to tell the story of the racial history of the death penalty, exploring modern capital punishment’s connection to segregation, lynching, mass incarceration, and racial discrimination throughout U.S. history.
The key responsibilities for this position include:
This is a mid-level position, so the applicant should have at least 3 years of experience in a related field, including journalism, social science, criminal justice, data science, public policy, or statistics. In addition, the position requires:
How To Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume in a single PDF to careers@deathpenaltyinfo.org. Please also include a sample of previous work product that demonstrates the relevant skills for this role. You can include this sample as a PDF with your resume and cover letter or send a link to an online visualization.
If you have questions about the position, please contact careers@deathpenaltyinfo.org.
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The Death Penalty Information Center is a national non-profit organization serving the media and the public with analysis and information on issues concerning capital punishment. Founded in 1990, the Center promotes informed discussion of the death penalty by preparing in-depth reports, conducting briefings for journalists, and serving as a resource to those working on this issue.