CAREERMASH (EN)FROM ECONOMICS

Election Analyst

As an Election Analyst, you play a pivotal role in shaping the democratic processes that govern society. Your insights and analyses not only inform political strategies but also empower citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed voting decisions, thus ensuring transparency and integrity in the electoral system.

Election Analyst

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Economics

AI IMPACT
AI USED FOR60%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£24,000 - £30,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
This work is being absorbed by AI
AI already does much of this work and nothing structurally requires a human: no licence, no physical task, no relationship at the core. Expect fewer people in higher-judgment roles: enter as the person directing the tools, not competing with them.

Career progression path

1FIRST STEPJunior Election AnalystAs a Junior Election Analyst, you will assist in data collection and preliminary analysis, gaining hands-on experience in the electoral process and developing your analytical skills.£24,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Election AnalystIn a mid-level role, you will lead projects, conduct in-depth analyses, and provide strategic recommendations based on your findings, often working directly with clients or political parties.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Election AnalystAt the peak of your career, you will oversee major projects, mentor junior analysts, and be a key advisor to political leaders, shaping the direction of electoral strategies and policies.£55,000+

The degree route

Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.

🎓Economics and FinanceLoughborough University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£43,000 median
🎓Economics and Data ScienceUniversity of Bristol · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£42,000 median
🎓Economics and Finance with a Year in IndustryThe University of Kent · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£41,500 median
🎓EconomicsLoughborough University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£35,000 median
🎓Business Economics/MathematicsUniversity of Glasgow · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£34,500 median
🎓Economics with a Year AbroadThe University of East Anglia · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£34,000 median

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There is more than one way in

You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.

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