The Walt Disney Company · 8 hours ago
Data Journalist, Polling and Analytics
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$87K/yr - $117K/yr
2+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is seeking a Digital Journalist specializing in Polling and Data Analytics for ABC News. The role involves reporting on polling, elections, and data analytics while collaborating with various teams to enhance news coverage.
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Responsibilities
Explore unique angles in storytelling in the polling space by writing compelling news stories using ABC News’ polling data and polls conducted by outside sources
Work with the Director of Polling as well as platform and beat leaders on poll design and execution
Assist reporters and producers across the news division, as well as ABC’s owned stations, in finding and utilizing polling data in their reporting
Work with the Manager of Data Analytics to develop editorial content to support and enhance ABC News’ coverage of public opinion and elections
Analyze exit polls on election nights for reporting across ABC News’ platforms
Qualification
Required
At least two years of reporting and polling experience
An interest in public opinion research as it relates to news and storytelling
Must be a strong communicator with the ability to translate polling and other empirical data into clear, engaging news stories including data visualizations
Must have strong collaboration skills and have a demonstrated ability to work across various teams
Must be well-organized and able to handle multiple projects and news stories simultaneously
Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and consistently meet very tight deadlines
Able to work at night and on weekends during election season and during breaking news events
Have exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and high standards
Must be able to approach your work with neutrality and fairness to all viewpoints
Applicants must have US work authorization
BA or BS from a 4-year accredited college or university
Preferred
Experience in a newsroom and/or television environment
An understanding of statistical analysis and poll methodology
Experience with statistical analysis and statistical software packages (e.g., R, SPSS, STATA)
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
The full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-08
2026-01-07
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