What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ranker, Inc. is hiring: Data Journalist (Polling Analyst) in Los Angeles position at Ranker, Inc.?
What is Ranker?
Ranker is the people-powered source of definitive rankings. Voted one of Fast Companies Most Innovative in 2021 (no. 5), our editors have curated tens of thousands of lists about all aspects of pop culture and beyond. Millions of visitors shape these rankings by voting, making Ranker the ultimate source for the best (and worst) of everything. We also turn the over one billion votes cast on Ranker into opinion graphs of consumer sentiment across all of entertainment and more. These are deep psychographics of what fans love at very granular levels across shows, films, celebrities, games, music and countless other categories. Whatever the topic - TV, movies, video games, sports, brands, food, lifestyle - Ranker puts the vote into the hands of millions rather than a few critics to answer the questions we are most passionate about.
Benefits of working for Ranker
- Enhance your leadership skills by joining a fast-paced and growing media organization
- Competitive compensation package
- Competitive benefits plan, including fully-paid medical
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
- Wellness Resources
- Independently Owned
- Remote-Friendly (We welcome remote candidates from California, New York, Arizona, Illinois, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Pennsylvania)
The Opportunity
Ranker is seeking a Data Journalist (Polling Analyst) to join our team. This is a uniquely hybrid position, combining the roles of Editor and Analyst. As an integral part of our publishing operations, you will be responsible for evaluating the ongoing outcomes of Ranker's highly trafficked votable content, which has garnered over 1.2 billion votes and counting.
At Ranker, we strive to be the Gallup Poll for topics that Gallup would never actually poll. Your role will involve owning the strategy and execution of content creation, leveraging your expertise in pop culture and a keen eye for results that may require further investigation by a media-savvy mind. You will not only create engaging content but also analyze the results of the millions of monthly votes on ranker.com.
In simple terms, your responsibilities will include understanding Ranker's polling methodologies, identifying trending topics, and assigning relevant angles that align with Ranker's unique format. The final output should captivate our audience, similar to the following example : example .
Who will succeed in this role
To excel in this position, we are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications :
Nice to Have
All Ranker employees are currently required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before entering the Company office unless they have been approved for an exemption or unless prohibited by applicable law.
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