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BlueLabs, Inc.

Polling Manager

OR · On-site +1

$85K/yr

We work closely with client teams and data scientists to design and implement survey programs that ... The Polling Manager will be responsible for preparing and programming survey questionnaires ...

BlueLabs, Inc.

Polling Manager

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$85K/yr

We work closely with client teams and data scientists to design and implement survey programs that ... The Polling Manager will be responsible for preparing and programming survey questionnaires ...

ISHE

Knowledge of best practices and scientific principles of polling and public opinion research * High ... Knowledge of and experience applying data visualization best practices * Proficiency with Microsoft ...

BlueLabs, Inc.

Survey Scientist

The BlueLabs Polling Team specializes in survey data collection to provide strategic advice to our clients. We work closely with client teams and data scientists to design and implement survey ...

Murmuration

Senior Data Scientist Job

The Data Science team works on diverse datasets with hundreds of millions of records to analyze ... Experience with polling methodologies, survey analysis, and multilevel regression and ...

Omnicom

Data Analyst

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Preferred, but not required: - Interest or background in machine learning / predictive modelling. - Knowledge or experience working with Firebase. - Experience working with scientific polling data ...

Omnicom

Data Analyst

Salt Lake City, UT · Hybrid

Preferred, but not required: - Interest or background in machine learning / predictive modelling. - Knowledge or experience working with Firebase. - Experience working with scientific polling data ...

MRM

Data Analyst

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Preferred, but not required: - Interest or background in machine learning / predictive modelling. - Knowledge or experience working with Firebase. - Experience working with scientific polling data ...

Varsity Tutors

College Political Science Tutor

NC · Remote

$40/hr

... decisions, interpreting polling data, and constructing evidence-based political arguments ... Familiar with political science curricula at introductory and upper-division levels and common ...

Varsity Tutors

College Political Science Tutor

Lynn, MA · Remote

$40/hr

... decisions, interpreting polling data, and constructing evidence-based political arguments ... Familiar with political science curricula at introductory and upper-division levels and common ...

Varsity Tutors

College Political Science Tutor

Reno, NV · Remote

$40/hr

... decisions, interpreting polling data, and constructing evidence-based political arguments ... Familiar with political science curricula at introductory and upper-division levels and common ...

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Data Analytics Manager, Polling & Elections

Manhattan, NY • On-site

SupportFinity™
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$145K - $199K/yr

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Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develop analytical tools such as polling averages, election race ratings, county vote benchmarks, and other election metrics for newsroom use.

  • Create editorial content based on polling results, analytical tools, and election data for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

  • Work with the Decision Desk to design, implement, and test statistical models for election projections and analytical reporting.

Job description

Data Analytics Manager, Polling & Elections

The Walt Disney Company |

The Walt Disney Company | Posted Mar 12

Full-time

New York

Unknown

Working with the Executive Director of Polling, Elections, and Data Analytics and the Washington Bureau, the Data Analytics Manager will develop data-driven editorial content and analytical tools to support and enhance ABC News’ coverage of public opinion and elections. This role combines data science, survey research, statistical modeling, data visualization, software engineering, and newsroom reporting to deliver innovative, accurate, and compelling coverage of elections and political trends.

Responsibilities
  • Develop analytical tools such as polling averages, election race ratings, county vote benchmarks, and other election metrics and newsroom-ready data tools.
  • Create editorial content based on polling results, analytical tools, and election data for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
  • Explore unique angles in storytelling by writing compelling news stories using ABC News’ polling data and reputable outside polls.
  • Help ensure all ABC News platforms present polling and election data with appropriate context and journalistic accuracy.
  • Work with the Decision Desk in the design, implementation and testing of statistical models for election projections and analytical reporting.
  • Conduct analyses of early voting trends using voter files and related election data.
  • Assist the Director of Polling in overseeing the team that analyzes exit polls on election nights for real-time reporting across ABC News’ platforms.
  • Vet polls and social science studies from outside sources for the news division and provide guidance on reportability, accuracy, and newsworthiness.
Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in data journalism, data analytics, and public opinion research, including 5+ years in a newsroom, television, or political media environment.
  • Deep knowledge of and interest in data journalism, polling, and public opinion research as it relates to news storytelling.
  • Experience with programming languages and database management (e.g., Python, SQL, C++).
  • Strong communicator with the ability to translate polling and other data into clear, engaging news stories and data visualizations.
  • Experience with advanced statistical analysis, modeling, and statistical software (e.g., R, STAN, SPSS, STATA).
  • Experience working with data visualization software (e.g., Datawrapper, Tableau, Power BI).
  • Solid background in survey research methodology.
  • Experience working with and analyzing voter registration files, election returns, and Census data.
  • Well-organized and able to handle multiple projects and news stories simultaneously.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure newsroom environment and consistently meet very tight deadlines.
  • Able to work nights and weekends during election season and during breaking news events.
  • Strong collaboration skills, able to work across multiple teams
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to journalistic accuracy.
  • Strong background and interest in U.S. electoral politics.
Required Education
  • BA or BS in the social sciences (e.g., political science, data science, statistics, sociology, communication research, survey research, etc.) from an accredited 4-year college or university.
Preferred Education
  • Master’s degree or PhD in the social sciences (e.g., political science, data science, statistics, sociology, communication research, survey research, etc.).

The hiring range for this position in Washington D.C. is $138,400 to $190,300 per year and in New York, NY is $145,100 to $199,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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