{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6716a1b630187dfb6c307211/671f27508cbca9ac1f968c2d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S1E1 - Alex Selby-Boothroyd: Head of Data Journalism at The Economist","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6716a1b630187dfb6c307211/1730102893539-682addbf-7b89-41b4-8d16-8ded22761fc4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, Harry talks with Alex Selby-Boothroyd, Head of Data Journalism at The Economist. Alex shares fascinating insights about how his team transforms complex data into compelling stories and visualisations, from tracking the Ukraine war using satellite data to analysing the impact of COVID-19. Having led the data journalism team since 2017, Alex offers a unique perspective on how the field has evolved, including The Economist's journey from publishing its first chart in 1926 to now having a specialised team of over 20 data journalists. He discusses the three core skills needed in data journalism - writing well, being good with data, and having good ideas - and explains why human insight remains crucial even in the age of AI. The Economist is a global newspaper founded in 1843, known for its concise analysis of world events and its distinctive data visualisations that help readers understand complex topics through clear, impactful charts and graphics.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://x.com/AlexSelbyB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alex on Twitter</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-selby-boothroyd-367a5342/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alex on LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href=\"https://subscribenow.economist.com/student\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Economist’s Free and Discounted Student Subscription&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/How_Charts_Lie_Getting_Smarter_about_Vis/qP2KDwAAQBAJ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How Charts Lie: Getting Smarter about Visual Information by Andy Kirk</a></p><p><a href=\"https://journocoders.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Journocoders</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.economist.com/newsletters/off-the-charts\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Off the Charts Weekly Newsletter from The Economist</a></p><p><a href=\"https://30daymapchallenge.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">30 Day Map Challenge</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Harry</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-wake\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Harry on LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href=\"https://x.com/HarryJWake\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Harry on Twitter</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Visit Mission Encodeable</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/mission-encodeable/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/missionencode\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mission Encodeable on Twitter</a></p><p><a href=\"https://missionencodeable.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://missionencodeable.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>© Mission Encodeable&nbsp;2024</p>","author_name":"Mission Encodeable"}