We are searching for a Data Journalist to conduct public opinion surveys and use the data to develop stories to react to current events, politics and pop culture, as well as explore lifestyle and general interest trends. You will then report the findings in an accessible but authoritative way, balancing compelling copy with data visualization. You will also generate original stories using long-term YouGov data to tap into the underlying public mood that goes beyond the news cycle.
What will I be doing?
- Brainstorm, research, and write stories for public consumption based on YouGov data
- Come up with ideas for stimulating survey questions
- Visualize data with charts and graphs that explain the story at a glance
- Support the development of daily stories as well as longer-term projects
- Work collaboratively with researchers, editors, PR, and marketing staff
- Work on tight deadlines
- Demonstrate a strategic understanding of YouGov data and its sources, relevance, potential, and value
- Providing occasional editorial support for junior colleagues and connected teams
What do I need to bring with me?
Required
- A commitment to rigor and accuracy
- Genuine curiosity about the society in which we live, comfortable covering current events, politics, social issues, lifestyle, and a slew of general interest topics
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Ability to “read” data and use it to tell a compelling story
- A knack for knowing what stories will get people talking
- Self-starter who can work as an individual and collaborate with a team
Important
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every item on this list. We welcome candidates who want to grow in the role.
- At least 3 years professional experience and/or an advanced degree in survey research or a related field (such as political science, psychology, sociology, statistics, or communications)
- Experience writing and fielding surveys
- Experience of writing accessible, public-facing content
- Strong data visualization skills
- Interest in and knowledge of current events, politics, and elections
Nice to have
- Experience working with content management systems
- Social media savvy
- An understanding of statistics, weighting, and sampling methodology
Some additional information
- This is a full time role. Our preference is for a London-based candidate, but we would be willing to accommodate remote working for the right candidate
Company Description and Culture
YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.
We speak daily to our panel of over 24 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.
Why join YouGov?
Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.
Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.
Life at YouGov
We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.
We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.
Data Privacy
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