Polling Correspondent
Core
Early-career journalist supporting Reuters' global polling team to produce market-leading forecasts and exclusive stories on economic and financial-market developments across 50 key economies.
Role type
Junior Polling Correspondent (Journalist)
Builds
Accurate, timely reporting and poll forecasts used by market participants, LSEG clients, and policymakers.
Domain
Macroeconomics, Financial Markets, Central Bank Policy
Required skills
Economics knowledge, Financial market analysis, Polling data analysis, Journalistic writing, Data interpretation, Source relationship management, Rotational shift management, AI tool usage
Preferred skills
Macroeconomics reporting experience, Survey design experience, Python (basic), AI tool proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Python, AI tools
Responsibilities
Plan and execute regular and ad hoc polls on macroeconomic trends and central-bank policy; Monitor economic data releases and market-moving events to identify polling opportunities; Analyze poll findings to produce accurate stories for a global audience; Build and maintain relationships with economists and analysts to strengthen polling panels; Collaborate with colleagues across locations and time zones to meet deadlines.
Seniority
Junior, early-career IC
