Data Analytics Manager – Polling & Elections

🕒 January 23

🏢🏡 New York City – Hybrid

💵 $138.4k - $199.4k / year

⏰ Full Time

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💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2020-04

Media • Entertainment

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment company known for its iconic storytelling, characters, and experiences across various platforms and devices. With a focus on delivering memorable experiences to guests worldwide, Disney operates through its iconic theme parks, media networks, and film studios. It is committed to respecting privacy and providing transparency in its data collection and usage processes. The company also ensures compliance with various privacy laws and offers options for consumers to manage their privacy settings. Disney's dedication spans across film, television, and interactive media, making it a leader in the media and entertainment industry.

📋 Description

• 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

🎯 Requirements

• 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package • Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits