The Associated Press · 2 days ago
AP Elections Data Analyst
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$53K/yr - $85K/yrThe Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. They are seeking a data analyst who will focus on understanding voter turnout in U.S. elections, working with a team to provide insights and estimates related to election results.
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Responsibilities
Reporting to the expected vote news editor and working with other turnout experts, you will be part of the team that declares winners in U.S. elections as part of AP’s coverage of elections and our unique role in the American democracy
Focus primarily on creating and adjusting estimates of the expected vote as AP tabulates election results in federal and state elections, including in primary, general, and special elections
Use historical and real-time data to estimate turnout across the entire lifecycle of an election – from an initial estimate used during test events through to poll close, and onward to certification of the final vote totals
Your work will inform that of data analysts, reporters, developers and other stakeholders across the wider AP newsroom as it works to explain what’s behind the numbers and show the how and the why of winning and losing
Make time-sensitive adjustment to your estimates in real time on the day of an election, in the hours before polls close and through to the end of tabulation, refining models as ballots are cast and reported
In between elections, you will look back at past events for insights into the factors that influence voter turnout — including demographic trends, voting laws, historical turnout patterns and other relevant dynamics
Contribute subject matter expertise to inform internal application design and user needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in data analysis, ideally in a politics or political science related field
The ability to work in the U.S. or the ability to gain permission to do so
The ability and willingness to work at night and on weekends, as AP is a 24/7 operation and polls almost always close after the end of the business day
Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English
Preferred
A master's degree or equivalent experience
Professional competency in a language besides English is a plus
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Proficiency in one or more statistical programming languages (preferably R)
Experience working with data on deadline and synthesizing data from a diverse set of sources in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Proven interest and understanding of the U.S. electoral system
Experience working with voter files, election results, GIS data, census data and public opinion research is a plus
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
Company paid life insurance
Paid vacation and sick days
Paid parental leave for any new parent
Mental well-being resources
Company
The Associated Press
The Associated Press is a source of independent newsgathering, supplying a steady stream of news to its members, and more.
Founded in 1846
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
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2024-04-03Grant
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