Polling Correspondent
Core
Early-career journalist producing accurate, timely reporting on macroeconomic trends, financial markets, and central-bank policy using polling data and economic indicators.
Role type
Junior polling correspondent (journalist)
Builds
Exclusive stories and market-leading forecasts for LSEG clients, policymakers, and global market participants.
Domain
Economics, Financial Markets, Central Bank Policy
Required skills
Economic analysis, Polling data interpretation, Financial market reporting, News judgment, Data analysis (Excel), Source relationship management
Preferred skills
Macroeconomics reporting, Survey design, Python (basic), AI tool usage
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; Collaborate with global colleagues across time zones to meet deadlines.
Seniority
Junior, early-career
