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Our World in DataOxford, United Kingdom / Remote
Oxford, United Kingdom / Remote
4 weeks ago
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Description
Our World in Data is hiring a full-time writer to make data and research on the world's largest problems accessible to a broad, non-specialist audience.
- Compensation & contract: £80,000–£120,000/year (based on experience and location); full-time preferred, with flexible hours; part-time considered for the right candidate
- Location: Oxford-based offices, but remote-friendly; international candidates welcome with working hours partly overlapping UK core hours
- Responsibilities: Write clear, data-driven narrative articles across topics such as health, poverty, climate, and demographics; collaborate with data scientists on visualizations; and, over time, shape editorial direction and agenda
- Hiring process: Rolling applications reviewed monthly; shortlisted candidates complete a paid writing residency (two articles) before any full-time offer is made — no need to leave your current role during this stage
Visa sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate, depending on individual circumstances and relocation preference.
Apply via the Google Form, or send questions to jobs@ourworldindata.org with the subject line "Writer position 2026."
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