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Jocelyn Shek
4727 Katherine Ave.
Sherman Oaks, California United States

Phone: 3104055877
Email: jocelynshek@gmail.com
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Data Journalist


Resumes ID: 11958
Resumes Views: 1
Location: Sherman Oaks, California, United States
Zip Code: 91423
Posted: 06.25.2026
Updated:
Job Type:
Job Category: Newspapers, Online | New Media, Academia, Fellowships | Scholarship | Prizes,

Objective

I am looking for full-time work after I graduate from Harvard University in May 2027.


Education:

08.30.2023 - 05.21.2027
Harvard University
Sociology and Statistics
Bachelor’s Degree


Work Experience:

06.01.2026 -
Data Reporting Intern
The Minnesota Star Tribune |
  • Pitch, report, and develop data-driven story ideas for a statewide audience
  • Clean and analyze datasets using Python to identify trends and support enterprise reporting
  • Conduct interviews with officials, community members, and subject experts to bolster original reporting

06.01.2025 - 08.09.2025
Data Graphics and Visualization Intern
NBC News |
  • Reported 5+ bylined, data-driven articles on diverse national news topics
  • Produced 20+ interactive data graphics supporting coverage across desks using Datawrapper and D3
  • Collected, cleaned, and analyzed complex datasets using Python (pandas) to support newsroom reporting
  • Contributed to breaking news coverage by delivering accurate data analysis and visuals under tight deadlines
  • Built tool to automate weekly news quiz creation and supported the technical production of interactive stories

01.01.2025 -
Staff Writer
The Harvard Crimson |
  • Report and write narrative and long-form investigative pieces for Fifteen Minutes, The Crimson’s magazine
  • Conduct in-depth research and interviews with Cambridge and Harvard students and community members
  • Develop story pitches, perform background reporting, and craft pieces from personal introspections to reported features about Harvard/Cambridge, including a prominent investigation of right-wing legal theory at Harvard

09.01.2023 -
2025-26 President, 2024-25 Managing Editor
Harvard Undergraduate Open Data Project |
  • Led 50+ member data journalism group, overseeing reporting, visualizations, finances, and strategy
  • Redeveloped and taught semesterly data journalism bootcamp, mentoring in analysis, visualization, & storytelling
  • Edit and contribute to published stories about local and campus issues, guiding reporters through data sourcing, cleaning, and narrative development


Total Years Experience:

2 years

Skills:

  • Data visualization, including on tight deadlines
  • Data cleaning and analysis
  • Interviewing and Reporting



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