OCCRP: Head of Data
OCCRP are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join them as the head of OCCRP’s multidisciplinary data team.
OCCRP’s Data Team is central to the unique investigative journalism they produce. Their work falls into two main areas:
- Supporting Investigative Journalism: Through tooling, data manipulation, software development, and DevOps, the team enables complex investigations that depend on large-scale, structured data.
- Driving Data-Driven Investigations: Their data journalists lead or collaborate on investigative projects, uncovering stories hidden in the data. They often embed directly into editorial teams, bringing deep technical expertise to support and guide reporting.
As Data Director, you will lead this expert, multidisciplinary group of data journalists, data scientists, and technologists. Your role blends hands-on technical expertise with strategic and managerial oversight. You will guide the team’s work across investigations, tooling, and technical infrastructure, ensuring strong alignment with OCCRP’s broader goals, funding obligations, and organizational priorities.
Equally important, you will nurture a culture of trust, learning, and performance. That means setting clear, motivating goals; providing thoughtful support; and ensuring your team has what it needs to succeed. You’ll help the team grow, collaborate effectively, and do its best work in a complex, global newsroom environment.