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News Applications Developer (Remote - US) at Jobgether. This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of . ProPublica. . We are currently looking for a . News Applications Developer. in . United States. .. This role is ideal for a technically skilled journalist who thrives at the intersection of reporting, data, and interactive storytelling. You will design and develop dynamic news applications and databases that uncover trends, expose inequities, and provide actionable insights for the public. Working with a collaborative newsroom team, you will transform complex datasets into clear, engaging visual narratives and interactive tools. The position offers a chance to influence investigative journalism through technology, tackle ambitious projects, and make a measurable impact on public understanding and accountability.. Accountabilities. In this role, you will:. ·         Pitch, design, and develop interactive stories and data-driven applications.. ·         Collect, clean, and analyze public and proprietary datasets, including FOIA requests and web scraping.. ·         Collaborate with reporters and editors to transform investigative findings into interactive visualizations.. ·         Contribute to backend and frontend development, leveraging technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript (D3.js, Svelte), Python, Ruby, SQL, or R.. ·         Ensure clarity, usability, and impact in all interactive outputs through thoughtful design and testing.. ·         Mentor and provide guidance to colleagues on interactive storytelling and project execution.. ·         Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining organization, focus, and high-quality results.. The ideal candidate will have:. ·         Minimum of 3 years designing and developing interactive graphics, databases, or news applications from scratch.. ·         Journalism experience, ideally covering investigative topics, marginalized communities, or public interest stories.. ·         Fluency in web development technologies (HTML/CSS, JavaScript frameworks) and familiarity with backend programming (Python, Ruby).. ·         Strong data skills, including collection, cleaning, analysis, and visualization using tools like Python, SQL, or R.. ·         Understanding of design principles for clarity, usability, and audience impact.. ·         Experience or willingness to mentor colleagues and provide constructive feedback.. ·         Special expertise in areas like cartography, quantitative methods, database development, user testing, or public records research.. ·         Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.. ·         Flexibility to travel for assignments, training, or meetings as required.. Company Location: United States.